How many syllables in "overhear"?

"overhear" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - hear).

How to divide "overhear"?

"overhear" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · hear.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"overhear": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·hear

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o-ver-HEAR(o · ver · hear)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overhear" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊ.vərˈhɪər⁄

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IPAˌoʊ.vərˈhɪər

Lettergrepeno·ver·hear

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