How to pronounce overemphasize
Say it like oh-vuh-REM-fuh-syze. Overemphasize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REM).
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- oh
- vuh
- REM
- fuh
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overemphasize 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.
- REMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overemphasize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-REM-fuh-syze.
What does overemphasize mean?
- To place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of.
Where does overemphasize come from?
From over- + emphasize.
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Questions about saying overemphasize
How do you pronounce overemphasize?
Say oh-vuh-REM-fuh-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈrɛmfəˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈrɛmfəˌsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overemphasize?
Overemphasize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REM). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · REM · fuh · syze.
Is overemphasize 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 /ˌəʊvəˈrɛmfəˌsaɪz/ (oh-vuh-REM-fuh-syze).