How many syllables in "overcoat"?

"overcoat" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - coat).

How to divide "overcoat"?

"overcoat" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · coat.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"overcoat": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·coat

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O-ver-coat(o · ver · coat)● ○ ○

Stress in "overcoat" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈoʊ.vɚˌkoʊt⁄

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IPAˈoʊ.vɚˌkoʊt

Lettergrepeno·ver·coat

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