How to pronounce overmatched
Say it like oh-ver-MACHT. Overmatched has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MACHT).
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- oh
- ver
- MACHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overmatched 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.
- MACHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of overmatched
- 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-MACHT.
What does overmatched mean?
- Outclassed; unable to compete“Our team was completely overmatched; we lost 10-0.”
- simple past and past participle of overmatch How to pronounce overmatch
Where does overmatched come from?
From over- + matched.
Words that rhyme with overmatched
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overmatched.
Questions about saying overmatched
How do you pronounce overmatched?
Say oh-ver-MACHT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈmætʃt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈmætʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overmatched?
Overmatched has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MACHT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · MACHT.
Is overmatched 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 /ˌəʊvəˈmætʃt/ (oh-vuh-MACHT).