To pronounce "overheat", say OV-erh-eat — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/
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"overheat" has 3 syllables: ov-erh-eat. It rhymes with conceit and sweet, if that helps it stick.
noun
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Overheat" has 3 syllables: ov · erh · eat.
The IPA transcription of "overheat" is /ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/.
Overheat: A condition of being overheated.
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