How to pronounce overconsumption
Say it like OH-ver-kun-suhmp-shun. Overconsumption has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- kun
- suhmp
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overconsumption 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suhmpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overconsumption
- 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-kun-suhmp-shun.
What does overconsumption mean?
- Excessive consumption.
Where does overconsumption come from?
From over- + consumption.
Questions about saying overconsumption
How do you pronounce overconsumption?
Say OH-ver-kun-suhmp-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚkənˌsʌmpʃən/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəkənˌsʌmpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overconsumption?
Overconsumption has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · kun · suhmp · shun.
Is overconsumption 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 /ˈəʊvəkənˌsʌmpʃən/ (OH-vuh-kun-suhmp-shun).