To pronounce "overbought", say OV-erb-ought — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
overbought
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OV-erb-ought
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"overbought" has 3 syllables: ov-erb-ought. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Overbought" has 3 syllables: ov · erb · ought.
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