How Many Syllables in Overboard?

The word Overboard has 3 syllables: over-board.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Overboard

Overboard means to fall or be thrown off a ship or boat into the water.

How should Overboard divide into syllables

The word 'overboard' has three syllables. The vowels in this word are 'o', 'e', and 'o'. The consonants are 'v', 'r', 'b', and 'd'.

Part of Speech - Overboard

He fell overboard and into the water.

Sentences with Overboard

• The sailor fell overboard and had to be rescued.
• I accidentally dropped my phone overboard while taking a picture.
• The captain warned the passengers not to lean overboard.
• The crew quickly responded when a passenger went overboard.
• The stormy weather caused many items to go overboard.
• The pirate ship was known for throwing prisoners overboard.
• I felt seasick and had to lean overboard.
• The fisherman accidentally dropped his net overboard.
• The whale watchers spotted a pod of dolphins playing overboard.
• The crew member slipped and fell overboard during rough seas.

Quotes with Overboard

• 'Throw me overboard,' said Jonah; 'and it will be all right; for I know that I have done wrong.' - Bible
• 'I'll never forget you, Jack. I'll never let go,' Rose said, before pushing Jack overboard. - Titanic
• 'I'm the king of the world!' - Jack, before falling overboard. - Titanic

Number of characters in Overboard

9 ( o, v, e, r, b, o, a, r, d )

Unique letters in Overboard

7 ( o, v, e, r, b, a, d )

Overboard Backwards

draobrevo

How to Pronounce Overboard

IPA (International): ˈəʊvɜ:ˌbɔ:rd

ARA (American): ˈovɝˌbɔrd

EPA (English): ˈəʊvɜ:ˌbɔ:rd

OW-VER-BAO-RD