How to pronounce overextends
Say it like oh-vuh-rik-STENDZ. Overextends has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STENDZ).
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- oh
- vuh
- rik
- STENDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overextends 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.
- STENDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overextends
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-rik-STENDZ.
What does overextends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overextend How to pronounce overextend
Words that rhyme with overextends
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Questions about saying overextends
How do you pronounce overextends?
Say oh-vuh-rik-STENDZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛndz/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərɪkˈstɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overextends?
Overextends has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STENDZ). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · rik · STENDZ.
Is overextends 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 /ˌəʊvərɪkˈstɛndz/ (oh-vuh-rik-STENDZ).