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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable o
  • 8 letters
Syllables
o-ver-time: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: O-ver-time. Lighter (secondary) stress on time.
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/ 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-time.

Words that rhyme with overtime

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide overtime into syllables?

overtime divides as o-ver-time. o-ver-time: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in overtime?

Overtime has 3 syllables (o-ver-time).

Which syllable is stressed in overtime?

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

How do you pronounce overtime?

/ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/ in American English.