How to pronounce overacted
Say it like oh-vuh-RAK-tid. Overacted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK).
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- oh
- vuh
- RAK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overacted 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.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overacted
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-RAK-tid.
Other ways to say overacted
Overacted also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- OH-vuh-rak-tid /ˈoʊvəˌræktɪd/
What does overacted mean?
- simple past and past participle of overact How to pronounce overact
Words that rhyme with overacted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overacted.
Questions about saying overacted
How do you pronounce overacted?
Say oh-vuh-RAK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈræktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈræktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overacted?
Overacted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · RAK · tid.
Is overacted 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 /ˌəʊvəˈræktɪd/ (oh-vuh-RAK-tid).