How many syllables in "overbought"?

"overbought" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - bought).

How to divide "overbought"?

"overbought" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · bought.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (o... ver... bought) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"overbought": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·bought

Hoofdklemtoon

o-ver-BOUGHT(o · ver · bought)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overbought" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊ.vərˈbɔːt⁄

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IPAˌoʊ.vərˈbɔːt

Lettergrepeno·ver·bought

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How many syllables in "overbought"?: "overbought" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - bought).
How to divide "overbought"?: "overbought" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · bought.
Where is the stress in "overbought"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "overbought"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... ver... bought) and listen on SayItVid.