How to pronounce overcharged
Say it like oh-ver-CHARJD. Overcharged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHARJD).
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- oh
- ver
- CHARJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overcharged 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.
- CHARJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of overcharged
- 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-CHAHJD.
What does overcharged mean?
- simple past and past participle of overcharge How to pronounce overcharge
- Overly charged; having too much electricity or some other form of energy and/or matter stored within someone or something.
Words that rhyme with overcharged
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Questions about saying overcharged
How do you pronounce overcharged?
Say oh-ver-CHARJD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈtʃɑrdʒd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈtʃɑːdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overcharged?
Overcharged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHARJD). Broken into parts: oh · ver · CHARJD.
Is overcharged 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 /ˌəʊvəˈtʃɑːdʒd/ (oh-vuh-CHAHJD).