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Next, say 'ver' with a schwa sound, like 'vuh'.
Finish with 'head', stressing the 'e' sound.
ov-er-head (adding extra syllable)
oh-ver-head (incorrect stress)
ove-red-head (incorrect vowel)
Start with the 'əʊ' sound, similar to 'oh'.
Next, say 'ver' with a schwa sound, like 'vuh'.
Finish with 'head', stressing the 'e' sound.
ov-er-head (adding extra syllable)
oh-ver-head (incorrect stress)
ove-red-head (incorrect vowel)
It's a compound word, so stress falls on 'head' to emphasize placement.
No, in British pronunciation, it sounds like 'vuh'.
As a noun, yes. If used as an adjective, stress might slightly shift.
Above someone's head.
/ˈoʊ.vɚ/
Above or higher position
/hɛd/
Top part of the body
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈhɛd/
Located above
Different stress and addition of 'head'.
Combined with 'over', stress changes.
Use as different word types changes use and meaning.
Practice with audio resources to master stress.
Round lips for 'o'; relax for 'ver'.
