How to pronounce overinflated
Say it like oh-vuh-rin-FLAY-tid. Overinflated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FLAY).
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- oh
- vuh
- rin
- FLAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overinflated 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.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overinflated
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oh-vuh-rin-FLAY-tid.
What does overinflated mean?
- simple past and past participle of overinflate
- Inflated; exaggerated
Words that rhyme with overinflated
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Questions about saying overinflated
How do you pronounce overinflated?
Say oh-vuh-rin-FLAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərɪnˈfleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərɪnˈfleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overinflated?
Overinflated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FLAY). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · rin · FLAY · tid.
Is overinflated 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 /ˌəʊvərɪnˈfleɪtɪd/ (oh-vuh-rin-FLAY-tid).