How do you pronounce "overlaps"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlæps/ (OHV-ur-laps). In British English: /ˌəʊvəlˈaps/ (OHV-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlæps/ (OHV-ur-laps). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəlˈaps/ (OHV-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌlæps/ (OHV-ur-laps), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəlˈaps/ (OHV-uhl).

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/ˈoʊvɝˌlæps/

OHV-ur-laps

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvov·ɝer·læpslaps

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