How to pronounce overbalance
Say it like oh-ver-BAL-uns. Overbalance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAL).
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- oh
- ver
- BAL
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbalance 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- BALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overbalance
- 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-BAL-uns.
What does overbalance mean?
- To be more important than; to outweigh.
- To cause an imbalance in (something) by means of excess weight or numbers.
- To throw (someone or something) off balance; to cause to capsize.
- Excess of weight or value; something more than an equivalent.
Where does overbalance come from?
From over- + balance.
Words that rhyme with overbalance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overbalance.
Questions about saying overbalance
How do you pronounce overbalance?
Say oh-ver-BAL-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈbæləns/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈbæləns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbalance?
Overbalance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAL). Broken into parts: oh · ver · BAL · uns.
Is overbalance 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 /ˌəʊvəˈbæləns/ (oh-vuh-BAL-uns).