How to Pronounce Overnight

To pronounce "overnight", say OV-ern-ight — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

OV-ern-ight

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💡 Tip for remembering “overnight”

"overnight" has 3 syllables: ov-ern-ight. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: overnite — easy to mix up when writing.

What does overnight mean?

noun

  1. Items delivered or completed overnight.

    “Have you looked at the overnights yet?”

  2. An overnight stay, especially in a hotel or other lodging facility.

verb

  1. To stay overnight; to spend the night.
  2. To send something for delivery the next day.

    “We can overnight you the documents for signature.”

adjective

  1. Occurring between dusk and dawn.

    “The overnight ferry docked at 10AM.”

  2. Complete before the next morning.

    “Don't expect overnight delivery.”

Words that rhyme with overnight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

nightlonglongall-nightlate-nighttonightnocturnalnightlynighttime

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overnight"?▾

"Overnight" has 3 syllables: ov · ern · ight.

What does "overnight" mean?▾

Overnight: Items delivered or completed overnight.

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