To pronounce "overt", say OV-ert — 2 syllables, IPA /ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
overt
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/ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/
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"overt" has 2 syllables: ov-ert. It rhymes with assert and inert, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Overt" has 2 syllables: ov · ert.
The IPA transcription of "overt" is /ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/.
Overt: Open and not concealed or secret.
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