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Then say 'ver' with a light 'r', as in 'very'.
Finish with 'night', rhyming with 'light'.
over-nit (o-ver-night)
over-nate (o-ver-night)
o-ver-neet (o-ver-night)
Begin with 'əʊ', similar to 'go' but round your lips more.
Follow with 'və', keep the 'r' silent.
End with 'naɪt', like in 'light'.
over-nit (o-ver-night)
over-nate (o-ver-night)
o-ver-neet (o-ver-night)
The vowel 'o' has different qualities in AmE and BrE due to accent variations.
No, the 'r' is silent in British English.
The stress is on the first and last syllables.
The night or time lasting through a night.
/ˈoʊvərˌnaɪt/
Happening in a single night.
/ˈoʊvər/
Above or on top of.
/naɪt/
The time of day when it is dark.
Overnight has an extra syllable 'night' compared to 'over'.
Overnight has the 'o-ver' sound, whereas 'night' starts with an 'n'.
Overnight includes both 'o-ver' and 'night', combining the full sounds.
Break down the word into 'o', 'ver', and 'night'. Practice each part separately.
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