How to pronounce overpraise
Say it like oh-ver-PRAYZ. Overpraise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRAYZ).
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- oh
- ver
- PRAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overpraise 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overpraise
- 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-PRAYZ.
What does overpraise mean?
- To do so toward a person.“Those who are overpraised are the worst deceivers.”
- To do so toward a thing or idea.“He was overpraising the restaurant so much that we began to distrust the motivations behind his review.”
- Excessive praise of a person.
- Excessive praise of a thing or idea.
Where does overpraise come from?
From Middle English overpreisen, equivalent to over- + praise.
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Words that rhyme with overpraise
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Questions about saying overpraise
How do you pronounce overpraise?
Say oh-ver-PRAYZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈpreɪz/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈpreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overpraise?
Overpraise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRAYZ). Broken into parts: oh · ver · PRAYZ.
Is overpraise 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 /ˌəʊvəˈpreɪz/ (oh-vuh-PRAYZ).