How to pronounce overact
Say it like OH-vuh-rakt. Overact has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vuh
- rakt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overact pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of overact
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-rakt.
What does overact mean?
- To act in an exaggerated manner.“He overacted his part.”
Where does overact come from?
From over- + act.
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Questions about saying overact
How do you pronounce overact?
Say OH-vuh-rakt. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvəˌrækt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌrækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overact?
Overact has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vuh · rakt.
Is overact 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 /ˈəʊvəˌrækt/ (OH-vuh-rakt).