How many syllables in "overwhelms"?

"overwhelms" has 3 sílabas (o - ver - whelms).

How to divide "overwhelms"?

"overwhelms" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · whelms.

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

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

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3 Sílabas

"overwhelms": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:o·ver·whelms

Ênfase Primária

o-ver-WHELMS(o · ver · whelms)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overwhelms" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmz⁄

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