How to pronounce overcite
Say it like OH-ver-syte. Overcite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overcite 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overcite
- 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-syte.
What does overcite mean?
- To cite too much.
Where does overcite come from?
From over- + cite.
Questions about saying overcite
How do you pronounce overcite?
Say OH-ver-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overcite?
Overcite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · syte.
Is overcite 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 /ˈəʊvəˌsaɪt/ (OH-vuh-syte).