overhear

/ˌoʊvərˈhɪr/

Syllables o·ver·hear

Stress o-ver-HEAR

Phonics Breakdown

o

/oʊ/

letter name

ver

/vər/

er schwa

hear

/hɪr/

rhotic ir

Meaning

to hear something accidentally or without intention

Sound Reference

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o=/oʊ/(go) + ver=/vər/(river) + hear=/hɪr/(hear)

Example

I overheard their conversation on the bus.