How to pronounce overpriced
Say it like OH-ver-pryst. Overpriced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- pryst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overpriced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- prystGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overpriced
- 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-pryst.
What does overpriced mean?
- Priced higher than its real worth.“The overpriced items would not sell.”
- simple past and past participle of overprice How to pronounce overprice“He overpriced the items to ensure they would not sell.”
Questions about saying overpriced
How do you pronounce overpriced?
Say OH-ver-pryst. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌpraɪst/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌpraɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overpriced?
Overpriced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · pryst.
Is overpriced 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 /ˈəʊvəˌpraɪst/ (OH-vuh-pryst).