How to pronounce overplaying
Say it like oh-ver-PLAY-ing. Overplaying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAY).
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- oh
- ver
- PLAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overplaying 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.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overplaying
- 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-PLAY-ing.
What does overplaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of overplay How to pronounce overplay
Words that rhyme with overplaying
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Questions about saying overplaying
How do you pronounce overplaying?
Say oh-ver-PLAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈpleɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈpleɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overplaying?
Overplaying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLAY). Broken into parts: oh · ver · PLAY · ing.
Is overplaying 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 /ˌəʊvəˈpleɪɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-PLAY-ing).