How to pronounce overeating
Say it like oh-vuh-REE-ting. Overeating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- oh
- vuh
- REE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overeating 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overeating
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oh-vuh-REE-ting.
What does overeating mean?
- Gluttony, the act of eating to excess.
- present participle and gerund of overeat How to pronounce overeat
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Questions about saying overeating
How do you pronounce overeating?
Say oh-vuh-REE-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈritɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈriːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overeating?
Overeating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · REE · ting.
Is overeating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌəʊvəˈriːtɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-REE-ting).