How to pronounce overacts
Say it like OH-vuh-rakts. Overacts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vuh
- rakts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overacts 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.
- raktsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of overacts
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-rakts.
What does overacts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overact How to pronounce overact
Questions about saying overacts
How do you pronounce overacts?
Say OH-vuh-rakts. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvəˌrækts/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌrækts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overacts?
Overacts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vuh · rakts.
Is overacts 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 /ˈəʊvəˌrækts/ (OH-vuh-rakts).