How do you pronounce "overhang"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌhæŋ/ (OHV-ur-hang). In British English: /ˌəʊvəhˈaŋ/ (OHV-uhh). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌhæŋ/ (OHV-ur-hang). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəhˈaŋ/ (OHV-uhh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌhæŋ/ (OHV-ur-hang), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəhˈaŋ/ (OHV-uhh).

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overhang

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/ˈoʊvɝˌhæŋ/

OHV-ur-hang

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvov·ɝer·hæŋhang

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