How many syllables in "overseas"?

"overseas" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - seas).

How to divide "overseas"?

"overseas" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · seas.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"overseas": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·seas

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o-ver-SEAS(o · ver · seas)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overseas" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊ.vərˈsiːz⁄

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IPAˌoʊ.vərˈsiːz

Lettergrepeno·ver·seas

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