How to pronounce overextending
Say it like oh-vuh-rik-STEN-ding. Overextending has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STEN).
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- oh
- vuh
- rik
- STEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overextending 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overextending
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-rik-STEN-ding.
What does overextending mean?
- present participle and gerund of overextend How to pronounce overextend
Words that rhyme with overextending
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Questions about saying overextending
How do you pronounce overextending?
Say oh-vuh-rik-STEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overextending?
Overextending has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STEN). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · rik · STEN · ding.
Is overextending 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 /ˌəʊvərɪkˈstɛndɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-rik-STEN-ding).