How many syllables in "overrun"?

"overrun" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - run).

How to divide "overrun"?

"overrun" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · run.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"overrun": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·run

Hoofdklemtoon

o-ver-RUN(o · ver · run)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overrun" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊ.vərˈrʌn⁄

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IPAˌoʊ.vərˈrʌn

Lettergrepeno·ver·run

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