How to pronounce overdependent
Say it like OH-ver-dih-pen-dunt. Overdependent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- dih
- pen
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overdependent 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.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overdependent
- 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-dunt.
What does overdependent mean?
- Excessively dependent.
Where does overdependent come from?
From over- + dependent.
Questions about saying overdependent
How do you pronounce overdependent?
Say OH-ver-dih-pen-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚdɪˌpɛndənt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvədɪˌpɛndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overdependent?
Overdependent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · dih · pen · dunt.
Is overdependent 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 /ˈəʊvədɪˌpɛndənt/ (OH-vuh-dih-pen-dunt).