How to pronounce overpressure
Say it like oh-ver-PRESH-er. Overpressure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRESH).
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- oh
- ver
- PRESH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overpressure 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.
- PRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of overpressure
- 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-PRESH-uh.
What does overpressure mean?
- excess or markedly elevated pressure, especially a transient high pressure due to a shock wave
- To subject to a high pressure
Where does overpressure come from?
From over- + pressure.
Words that rhyme with overpressure
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Questions about saying overpressure
How do you pronounce overpressure?
Say oh-ver-PRESH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈprɛʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈprɛʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overpressure?
Overpressure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRESH). Broken into parts: oh · ver · PRESH · er.
Is overpressure 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 /ˌəʊvəˈprɛʃə/ (oh-vuh-PRESH-uh).