How to pronounce overextended
Say it like oh-vuh-rik-STEN-did. Overextended has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STEN).
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- oh
- vuh
- rik
- STEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overextended 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.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overextended
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-rik-STEN-did.
What does overextended mean?
- simple past and past participle of overextend How to pronounce overextend
- extended or expanded beyond a safe limit
Words that rhyme with overextended
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Questions about saying overextended
How do you pronounce overextended?
Say oh-vuh-rik-STEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overextended?
Overextended has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STEN). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · rik · STEN · did.
Is overextended 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 /ˌəʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪd/ (oh-vuh-rik-STEN-did).