How to pronounce overnutrition
Say it like oh-vern-yoo-TRISH-un. Overnutrition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TRISH).
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- oh
- vern
- yoo
- TRISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overnutrition 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.
- vernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TRISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overnutrition
- 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-vun-yoo-TRISH-un.
What does overnutrition mean?
- A form of malnutrition in which nutrients are oversupplied relative to the amounts required for normal growth, development, and metabolism.
Where does overnutrition come from?
From over- + nutrition.
Words that rhyme with overnutrition
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Questions about saying overnutrition
How do you pronounce overnutrition?
Say oh-vern-yoo-TRISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərnjuˈtrɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvənjuːˈtrɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overnutrition?
Overnutrition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TRISH). Broken into parts: oh · vern · yoo · TRISH · un.
Is overnutrition 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 /ˌəʊvənjuːˈtrɪʃən/ (oh-vun-yoo-TRISH-un).