How to pronounce overbearing
Say it like oh-ver-BER-ing. Overbearing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BER).
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US American/ˌoʊvɚˈbɛrɪŋ/oh-ver-BER-ing
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- oh
- ver
- BER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbearing 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.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does overbearing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of overbear How to pronounce overbear
- Overly bossy, domineering, arrogant, forceful, intense, or annoying.
Where does overbearing come from?
From overbear (“to bear down (on)”) + -ing.
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Questions about saying overbearing
How do you pronounce overbearing?
Say oh-ver-BER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈbɛrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbearing?
Overbearing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BER). Broken into parts: oh · ver · BER · ing.