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Try LingUp Now!Start with a long 'o' sound as in 'go'.
Add the 'ver' with an unstressed 'ər' sound.
End with 'load', pronounced with a long 'o' and a soft 'd'.
over-load (putting equal emphasis on all syllables)
o-ver-load (incorrect long 'o' sound)
o-vər-load (mispronouncing the 'v')
Start with a long 'əʊ' sound as in 'no'.
Say 'ver' with a schwa sound, reduce the 'r' sound.
End with 'load', pronounced as 'ləʊd'.
o-ver-load (using flat intonation)
o-vər-load (placing emphasis on the second syllable)
o-və-load (missing the diphthong sound)
The main stress is on the first syllable 'o'.
Yes, it is pronounced as 'ər'.
Use a long 'o' followed by a soft 'd' sound.
Too much of something at one time.
/ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/
To load excessively
/ˈloʊdɪd/
Containing a large amount
/ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/
To spread over an area
Main difference is in stress and verb form.
The word 'loaded' lacks the 'over' prefix.
The 'r' is more pronounced in 'overrun'.
Remember that 'overload' as a noun has primary stress on first syllable.
Practice distinguishing 'oʊ' from 'əʊ' in American and British pronunciations.
