How many syllables in "overwhelm"?

"overwhelm" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - whelm).

How to divide "overwhelm"?

"overwhelm" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · whelm.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"overwhelm": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·whelm

Hoofdklemtoon

o-ver-WHELM(o · ver · whelm)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overwhelm" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm⁄

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IPAˌoʊvərˈwɛlm

Lettergrepeno·ver·whelm

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