How many syllables in "overturn"?

"overturn" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - turn).

How to divide "overturn"?

"overturn" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · turn.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"overturn": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·turn

Hoofdklemtoon

o-ver-TURN(o · ver · turn)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overturn" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrn⁄

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IPAˌoʊvərˈtɜːrn

Lettergrepeno·ver·turn

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