How to pronounce overage
Say it like OH-vuh-rayj. Overage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vuh
- rayj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overage 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.
- rayjGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overage
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-rayj.
What does overage mean?
- Having an age that is greater than a stipulated minimum.
- Too old to be of use in a particular situation.
- To have too long an aging process.
- A surplus of inventory or capacity or of cash that is greater than the amount in the record of an account.
- Excess; a state of being more than it ought to be.“You're entitled to bring a bag weighing fifty pounds onto the airplane, and will be charged extra for any overage.”
- Any additional sums payable following the purchase of land, calculated on a prearranged basis, on the occurrence of certain specified events that are deemed to increase the value of that land; usually in the context of the development and further sale of that land.
Where does overage come from?
From over- + age.
Questions about saying overage
How do you pronounce overage?
Say OH-vuh-rayj. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvəˌreɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌreɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overage?
Overage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vuh · rayj.
Is overage 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 /ˈəʊvəˌreɪdʒ/ (OH-vuh-rayj).