How do you pronounce "overlaid"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌleɪd/ (OHV-ur-layd). In British English: /ˌəʊvəlˈeɪd/ (ohv-uhl-AYD). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌleɪd/ (OHV-ur-layd). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəlˈeɪd/ (ohv-uhl-AYD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌleɪd/ (OHV-ur-layd), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəlˈeɪd/ (ohv-uhl-AYD).

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overlaid

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/ˈoʊvɝˌleɪd/

OHV-ur-layd

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvov·ɝer·leɪdlaid

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