How to pronounce overcharge
Say it like OH-ver-charj. Overcharge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- charj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overcharge 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.
- charjGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of overcharge
- 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-chahj.
What does overcharge mean?
- An excessive load or burden.
- An excessive charge in an account.“This was a blatant overcharge. They tripled the price because they thought that the customer wouldn't know any better.”
- Any amount erroneously charged to a customer above the correct price for a product or service.“The software glitch caused an overcharge.”
- To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.
- To continue to charge (an electrical device) beyond its capacity.
- To charge (someone) with an inflated number or degree of legal charges (for example, charging them with a more serious crime than was committed); to upcharge.
Where does overcharge come from?
From Middle English overchargen, equivalent to over- + charge.
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Questions about saying overcharge
How do you pronounce overcharge?
Say OH-ver-charj. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌtʃɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌtʃɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overcharge?
Overcharge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · charj.
Is overcharge 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 /ˈəʊvəˌtʃɑːdʒ/ (OH-vuh-chahj).