How do you pronounce "overcame"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˈkeɪm/ (OHV-ur-KAYM). In British English: /ˈəʊvəkˌeɪm/ (OHV-uhk-aym). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˈkeɪm/ (OHV-ur-KAYM). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəkˈeɪm/ (ohv-uhk-AYM).

Is "overcame" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˈkeɪm/ (OHV-ur-KAYM), while in British English it's /ˈəʊvəkˌeɪm/ (OHV-uhk-aym).

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/ˈoʊvɝˈkeɪm/

OHV-ur-KAYM

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvov·ɝer·keɪmcame

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