How to pronounce overexposure
Say it like oh-vuh-rik-SPOH-zher. Overexposure has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPOH).
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- oh
- vuh
- rik
- SPOH
- zher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overexposure 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.
- SPOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of overexposure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-rik-SPOH-zhuh.
What does overexposure mean?
- Excessive exposure.
- Of a famous person, excessive publicity, publication or reporting regarding that person.
- Exposure of film to light during the development process for a longer time than is required to accurately produce the image.
Where does overexposure come from?
From over- + exposure.
Words that rhyme with overexposure
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Questions about saying overexposure
How do you pronounce overexposure?
Say oh-vuh-rik-SPOH-zher. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərɪkˈspəʊʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overexposure?
Overexposure has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPOH). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · rik · SPOH · zher.
Is overexposure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌəʊvərɪkˈspəʊʒə/ (oh-vuh-rik-SPOH-zhuh).