How to pronounce overbuy
Say it like OH-ver-by. Overbuy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- by
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbuy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overbuy
- 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-by.
What does overbuy mean?
- To buy excessively, especially to buy more than one needs or can afford.
- To buy at an inflated price.
Where does overbuy come from?
From over- + buy.
Questions about saying overbuy
How do you pronounce overbuy?
Say OH-ver-by. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌbaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌbaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbuy?
Overbuy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · by.
Is overbuy 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 /ˈəʊvəˌbaɪ/ (OH-vuh-by).