How do you pronounce "overflowing"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌfloʊɪŋ/ (OHV-ur-floh-ing). In British English: /ˌəʊvəflˈəʊɪŋ/ (ohv-uhfl-OH-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌfloʊɪŋ/ (OHV-ur-floh-ing). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəflˈəʊɪŋ/ (ohv-uhfl-OH-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌfloʊɪŋ/ (OHV-ur-floh-ing), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəflˈəʊɪŋ/ (ohv-uhfl-OH-ing).

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overflowing

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/ˈoʊvɝˌfloʊɪŋ/

OHV-ur-floh-ing

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvov·ɝer·floʊflow·ɪŋing

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