How to pronounce overpricing
Say it like oh-ver-PRY-sing. Overpricing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRY).
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- oh
- ver
- PRY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overpricing 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.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overpricing
- 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-PRY-sing.
What does overpricing mean?
- present participle and gerund of overprice How to pronounce overprice
- The setting of a price too high.
Words that rhyme with overpricing
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Questions about saying overpricing
How do you pronounce overpricing?
Say oh-ver-PRY-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈpraɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈpraɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overpricing?
Overpricing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRY). Broken into parts: oh · ver · PRY · sing.
Is overpricing 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 /ˌəʊvəˈpraɪsɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-PRY-sing).