How many syllables in "overtax"?

"overtax" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - tax).

How to divide "overtax"?

"overtax" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · tax.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"overtax": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·tax

Hoofdklemtoon

o-ver-TAX(o · ver · tax)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overtax" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊ.vərˈtæks⁄

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IPAˌoʊ.vərˈtæks

Lettergrepeno·ver·tax

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