How to pronounce overestimated
Say it like oh-vuh-RES-tuh-may-tid. Overestimated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- oh
- vuh
- RES
- tuh
- may
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overestimated 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.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overestimated
- 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-RES-tuh-may-tid.
What does overestimated mean?
- simple past and past participle of overestimate How to pronounce overestimate
Questions about saying overestimated
How do you pronounce overestimated?
Say oh-vuh-RES-tuh-may-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈrɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈrɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overestimated?
Overestimated has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · RES · tuh · may · tid.
Is overestimated 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 /ˌəʊvəˈrɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/ (oh-vuh-RES-tuh-may-tid).