How to pronounce overabuse
Say it like oh-vuh-ruh-BYOOS. Overabuse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BYOOS).
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- oh
- vuh
- ruh
- BYOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overabuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BYOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of overabuse
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-ruh-BYOOS.
What does overabuse mean?
- Excessive abuse.
- To abuse excessively.
Where does overabuse come from?
From over- + abuse.
Words that rhyme with overabuse
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Questions about saying overabuse
How do you pronounce overabuse?
Say oh-vuh-ruh-BYOOS. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərəˈbjus/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərəˈbjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overabuse?
Overabuse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BYOOS). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · ruh · BYOOS.
Is overabuse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌəʊvərəˈbjuːs/ (oh-vuh-ruh-BYOOS).