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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable o
  • 8 letters
Syllables
o-ver-head: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: O-ver-head. Lighter (secondary) stress on head.
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as over-head.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide overhead into syllables?

overhead divides as o-ver-head. o-ver-head: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in overhead?

Overhead has 3 syllables (o-ver-head).

Which syllable is stressed in overhead?

The stressed syllable in overhead is o. The 1st syllable is stressed: O-ver-head. Lighter (secondary) stress on head.

How do you pronounce overhead?

/ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ in American English.