How to pronounce overbid
Say it like oh-vuh-BID. Overbid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BID).
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- oh
- vuh
- BID
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbid 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.
- BIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overbid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-BID.
What does overbid mean?
- To make an excessively high offer to pay or accept a price.
- To outbid.
- To announce a goal, before starting play, that exceeds the goal actually achieved.
- An excessively high offer to pay or accept a price.
- The announcement of a goal, before starting play, that exceeds the goal actually achieved.
- simple past and past participle of overbide
Where does overbid come from?
From over- + bid.
Words that rhyme with overbid
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Questions about saying overbid
How do you pronounce overbid?
Say oh-vuh-BID. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈbɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈbɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbid?
Overbid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BID). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · BID.
Is overbid 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 /ˌəʊvəˈbɪd/ (oh-vuh-BID).