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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable o
  • 8 letters
Syllables
o-ver-seas: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: O-ver-seas. Lighter (secondary) stress on seas.
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊvɚˌsiz/ 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-seas.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide overseas into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in overseas?

Overseas has 3 syllables (o-ver-seas).

Which syllable is stressed in overseas?

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

How do you pronounce overseas?

/ˈoʊvɚˌsiz/ in American English.