How to pronounce overexpansion
Say it like oh-vuh-rik-SPAN-shun. Overexpansion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPAN).
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- oh
- vuh
- rik
- SPAN
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overexpansion 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.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overexpansion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-rik-SPAN-shun.
What does overexpansion mean?
- Excessive expansion, especially expansion that is not sustainable
Where does overexpansion come from?
From over- + expansion.
Words that rhyme with overexpansion
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Questions about saying overexpansion
How do you pronounce overexpansion?
Say oh-vuh-rik-SPAN-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərɪkˈspænʃən/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərɪkˈspænʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overexpansion?
Overexpansion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPAN). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · rik · SPAN · shun.
Is overexpansion 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 /ˌəʊvərɪkˈspænʃən/ (oh-vuh-rik-SPAN-shun).