How to pronounce overbought
Say it like oh-ver-BAWT. Overbought has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAWT).
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- oh
- ver
- BAWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbought 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.
- BAWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of overbought
- 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-BAWT.
What does overbought mean?
- Of a stock or commodity market condition: where there has been significant trading bidding up prices to higher levels, levels which seem overextended or excessive on a short-term basis.
Where does overbought come from?
From over- + bought.
Words that rhyme with overbought
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Questions about saying overbought
How do you pronounce overbought?
Say oh-ver-BAWT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈbɔt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈbɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbought?
Overbought has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAWT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · BAWT.
Is overbought 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 /ˌəʊvəˈbɔːt/ (oh-vuh-BAWT).