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How to Pronounce “overspray” in English

/ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌspɹeɪ/

O·ver·spray

Stress: o

Accent:

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What does “overspray” mean?

Audio
NOUN
  • In spray painting, the spray that goes outside the area being painted (necessary to ensure coverage at the edge).
VERB
  • To produce overspray when spray painting.

Example sentences

  • all this overspray you know this is considered non-functional Turf so the only purpose of this Turf is for aesthetic reasons

How to pronounce “overspray

Syllables:
o · ver · spray
Stress:
o — say this syllable louder and longer.
IPA:
/ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌspɹeɪ/
Listen for:
the stressed /o/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “overspray”?

“overspray” is pronounced /ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌspɹeɪ/ (o · ver · spray). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “overspray”?

“overspray” has 3 syllables: o · ver · spray.

Where is the stress in “overspray”?

The primary stress in “overspray” is on “O”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “overspray” mean?

In spray painting, the spray that goes outside the area being painted (necessary to ensure coverage at the edge).

How can I hear “overspray” used in real sentences?

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