How many syllables in "overplay"?

"overplay" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - play).

How to divide "overplay"?

"overplay" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · play.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"overplay": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·play

Hoofdklemtoon

o-ver-PLAY(o · ver · play)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overplay" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊ.vərˈpleɪ⁄

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IPAˌoʊ.vərˈpleɪ

Lettergrepeno·ver·play

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