How do you pronounce "overcrowded"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌkraʊdɪd/ (OHV-ur-krowd-id). In British English: /ˌəʊvəkɹˈaʊdɪd/ (ohv-uhkr-OWD-id). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌkraʊdɪd/ (OHV-ur-krowd-id). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəkɹˈaʊdɪd/ (ohv-uhkr-OWD-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌkraʊdɪd/ (OHV-ur-krowd-id), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəkɹˈaʊdɪd/ (ohv-uhkr-OWD-id).

How to Pronounce "overcrowded"

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overcrowded

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/ˈoʊvɝˌkraʊdɪd/

OHV-ur-krowd-id

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvover·ɝcr·kraʊdowd·ɪded

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