How to pronounce overemphasized
Say it like oh-vuh-REM-fuh-syzd. Overemphasized has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REM).
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- oh
- vuh
- REM
- fuh
- syzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overemphasized 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.
- syzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overemphasized
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-REM-fuh-syzd.
What does overemphasized mean?
- simple past and past participle of overemphasize How to pronounce overemphasize
Questions about saying overemphasized
How do you pronounce overemphasized?
Say oh-vuh-REM-fuh-syzd. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈrɛmfəˌsaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈrɛmfəˌsaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overemphasized?
Overemphasized has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REM). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · REM · fuh · syzd.
Is overemphasized 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 /ˌəʊvəˈrɛmfəˌsaɪzd/ (oh-vuh-REM-fuh-syzd).