How to pronounce overprice
Say it like oh-ver-PRYCE. Overprice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRYCE).
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- oh
- ver
- PRYCE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overprice 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.
- PRYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overprice
- 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-PRYCE.
What does overprice mean?
- to give a commodity an excessive price
Where does overprice come from?
From over- + price.
Words that rhyme with overprice
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Questions about saying overprice
How do you pronounce overprice?
Say oh-ver-PRYCE. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈpraɪs/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈpraɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overprice?
Overprice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRYCE). Broken into parts: oh · ver · PRYCE.
Is overprice 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 /ˌəʊvəˈpraɪs/ (oh-vuh-PRYCE).