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Try LingUp Now!Start with 'o' as in 'go', shape your lips in a round manner.
Next, say 'ver' with a long 'ehr' sound like in 'her'.
End with 'cast', stressing the 'a' like in 'cat'.
over-cast (incorrect stress on first syllable)
o-verb-cast (adding an extra 'b' sound)
o-ver-cost (mispronouncing 'cast' as 'cost')
Begin with 'o' as in 'go', using a slightly relaxed 'o' sound.
Then articulate 'ver', ensuring a clear 'v' and a schwa 'ə'.
Finish with 'cast', using a broad 'a' as in 'car'.
same as American
There are three syllables: o-ver-cast.
The stress is on the first syllable: o-ver-cast.
No, the 'r' in 'ver' is softer and less pronounced in British English.
A cloudy sky with little to no sunlight.
/ˈoʊvərˌkæstɪd/
To make overcast or cloudy; cover.
/ˈoʊvərˌkæstɪŋ/
The act of becoming cloudy.
/ˈoʊvərˌkæs(t)nəs/
The state of being overcast.
- Notice the added 'ed' sound.
- The ending changes to 'ing'.
- Added 'ness' and stress shift.
Remember, stress the first syllable to sound natural.
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