How do you pronounce "overture"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝtʃɝ/ (OHV-urch-ur). In British English: /ˈəʊvətjˌʊə/ (OHV-uhty-uu-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝtʃɝ/ (OHV-urch-ur). In Australian English: /ˈəʊvətjˌʊə/ (OHV-uhty-uu-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝtʃɝ/ (OHV-urch-ur), while in British English it's /ˈəʊvətjˌʊə/ (OHV-uhty-uu-uh).

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overture

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/ˈoʊvɝtʃɝ/

OHV-urch-ur

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvov·ɝtʃer·ɝture

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