How to pronounce overmatch
Say it like oh-ver-MACH. Overmatch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MACH).
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- oh
- ver
- MACH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overmatch 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of overmatch
- 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-MACH.
What does overmatch mean?
- To match more than intended.“The regular expression overmatched, capturing the entire paragraph instead of the specific sentence.”
- To be more than equal to or a match for, to surpass; hence, to conquer, vanquish.
- To marry (someone) to a superior.
- A match in which one opponent is greatly superior to the other.
- An opponent who is more than a match for another; one who cannot be defeated.
Where does overmatch come from?
From Middle English overmacchen, equivalent to over- + match.
Words that rhyme with overmatch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overmatch.
Questions about saying overmatch
How do you pronounce overmatch?
Say oh-ver-MACH. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈmætʃ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈmætʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overmatch?
Overmatch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MACH). Broken into parts: oh · ver · MACH.
Is overmatch 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 /ˌəʊvəˈmætʃ/ (oh-vuh-MACH).