How to pronounce overestimate
Say it like oh-vuh-RES-tuh-mayt. Overestimate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- oh
- vuh
- RES
- tuh
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overestimate 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.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- maytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overestimate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-RES-tuh-mayt.
What does overestimate mean?
- To judge or calculate too highly.“I overestimated the number of attendees, and bought far too much food for the party.”
- An estimate that is too high.
Where does overestimate come from?
From over- + estimate.
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Questions about saying overestimate
How do you pronounce overestimate?
Say oh-vuh-RES-tuh-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈrɛstəˌmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈrɛstəˌmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overestimate?
Overestimate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · RES · tuh · mayt.
Is overestimate 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 /ˌəʊvəˈrɛstəˌmeɪt/ (oh-vuh-RES-tuh-mayt).