How to pronounce overpenetrate
Say it like oh-ver-PEN-uh-trayt. Overpenetrate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN).
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- oh
- ver
- PEN
- uh
- trayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overpenetrate 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.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- traytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overpenetrate
- 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-PEN-uh-trayt.
What does overpenetrate mean?
- To pass completely through a target and out the other side, potentially striking another person or object located further downrange.
Where does overpenetrate come from?
From over- + penetrate.
Questions about saying overpenetrate
How do you pronounce overpenetrate?
Say oh-ver-PEN-uh-trayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈpɛnətreɪt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈpɛnətreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overpenetrate?
Overpenetrate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN). Broken into parts: oh · ver · PEN · uh · trayt.
Is overpenetrate 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 /ˌəʊvəˈpɛnətreɪt/ (oh-vuh-PEN-uh-trayt).