How to pronounce overpay
Say it like OH-ver-pay. Overpay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- pay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overpay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- payKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overpay
- 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-pay.
What does overpay mean?
- To pay too much.“I think we overpaid for that old car.”
- To be more than an ample reward for.
Where does overpay come from?
From over- + pay.
Questions about saying overpay
How do you pronounce overpay?
Say OH-ver-pay. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚpeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəpeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overpay?
Overpay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · pay.
Is overpay 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 /ˈəʊvəpeɪ/ (OH-vuh-pay).