How to pronounce overcapacity
Say it like oh-ver-kuh-PAS-uh-tee. Overcapacity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAS).
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US American/ˌoʊvɚkəˈpæsəti/oh-ver-kuh-PAS-uh-tee
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- oh
- ver
- kuh
- PAS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overcapacity 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does overcapacity mean?
noun
- A capacity for the production of a commodity or product that is in excess of what is needed.
Where does overcapacity come from?
From over- + capacity.
Words that rhyme with overcapacity
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Questions about saying overcapacity
How do you pronounce overcapacity?
Say oh-ver-kuh-PAS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚkəˈpæsəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overcapacity?
Overcapacity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAS). Broken into parts: oh · ver · kuh · PAS · uh · tee.