How to pronounce overdependence
Say it like OH-ver-dih-pen-duns. Overdependence has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- dih
- pen
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdependence 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- penGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overdependence
- 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-dih-pen-duns.
What does overdependence mean?
- Excessive reliance or dependence on something.“We have an overdependence on cheap labor.”
Where does overdependence come from?
From over- + dependence.
Questions about saying overdependence
How do you pronounce overdependence?
Say OH-ver-dih-pen-duns. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚdɪˌpɛndəns/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvədɪˌpɛndəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdependence?
Overdependence has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · dih · pen · duns.
Is overdependence 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 /ˈəʊvədɪˌpɛndəns/ (OH-vuh-dih-pen-duns).