How to pronounce overactor
Say it like oh-ver-AK-ter. Overactor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK).
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- oh
- ver
- AK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overactor 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of overactor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-RAK-tuh.
What does overactor mean?
- Someone who overacts.
Where does overactor come from?
From over- + actor.
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Words that rhyme with overactor
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Questions about saying overactor
How do you pronounce overactor?
Say oh-ver-AK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈæktɚ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈræktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overactor?
Overactor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK). Broken into parts: oh · ver · AK · ter.
Is overactor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌəʊvəˈræktə/ (oh-vuh-RAK-tuh).