How to pronounce overpresence
Say it like oh-vuh-PREZ-uns. Overpresence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PREZ).
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- oh
- vuh
- PREZ
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overpresence 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PREZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overpresence
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-PREZ-uns.
What does overpresence mean?
- Excessive presence.
Where does overpresence come from?
From over- + presence.
Words that rhyme with overpresence
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Questions about saying overpresence
How do you pronounce overpresence?
Say oh-vuh-PREZ-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈprɛzəns/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈprɛzəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overpresence?
Overpresence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PREZ). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · PREZ · uns.
Is overpresence pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌəʊvəˈprɛzəns/ (oh-vuh-PREZ-uns).