How do you pronounce "overly"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝli/ (OHV-url-ee). In British English: /ˈəʊvəlˌɪ/ (OHV-uhl-i). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝli/ (OHV-url-ee). In Australian English: /ˈəʊvəlˌɪ/ (OHV-uhl-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝli/ (OHV-url-ee), while in British English it's /ˈəʊvəlˌɪ/ (OHV-uhl-i).

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/ˈoʊvɝli/

OHV-url-ee

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvov·ɝler·ily

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