How to pronounce overarticulate
Say it like oh-vuh-rar-TIK-yuu-lut. Overarticulate has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIK).
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- oh
- vuh
- rar
- TIK
- yuu
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overarticulate 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.
- rarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overarticulate
- 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-rah-TIK-yuu-lut.
What does overarticulate mean?
- Excessively articulate.
- To articulate excessively.
Where does overarticulate come from?
From over- + articulate.
Questions about saying overarticulate
How do you pronounce overarticulate?
Say oh-vuh-rar-TIK-yuu-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərɑrˈtɪkjʊlət/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərɑːˈtɪkjʊlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overarticulate?
Overarticulate has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIK). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · rar · TIK · yuu · lut.
Is overarticulate 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 /ˌəʊvərɑːˈtɪkjʊlət/ (oh-vuh-rah-TIK-yuu-lut).