How to pronounce overexposed
Say it like oh-vuh-rik-SPOHZD. Overexposed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPOHZD).
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- oh
- vuh
- rik
- SPOHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overexposed 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.
- SPOHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overexposed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-rik-SPOHZD.
What does overexposed mean?
- simple past and past participle of overexpose How to pronounce overexpose
- Exposed too much, especially of film or a photograph.“The snapshot was overexposed, giving its subjects a too-bright, washed out appearance.”
Words that rhyme with overexposed
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Questions about saying overexposed
How do you pronounce overexposed?
Say oh-vuh-rik-SPOHZD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərɪkˈspoʊzd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərɪkˈspəʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overexposed?
Overexposed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPOHZD). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · rik · SPOHZD.
Is overexposed 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 /ˌəʊvərɪkˈspəʊzd/ (oh-vuh-rik-SPOHZD).