How to pronounce overproduce
Say it like oh-ver-pruh-DOOS. Overproduce has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DOOS).
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- oh
- ver
- pruh
- DOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overproduce 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of overproduce
- 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 speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: oh-vuh-pruh-DYOOS.
What does overproduce mean?
- To produce more of something than one can use or sell.
Where does overproduce come from?
From over- + produce.
Words that rhyme with overproduce
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Questions about saying overproduce
How do you pronounce overproduce?
Say oh-ver-pruh-DOOS. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚprəˈdus/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəprəˈdjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overproduce?
Overproduce has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DOOS). Broken into parts: oh · ver · pruh · DOOS.
Is overproduce 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 /ˌəʊvəprəˈdjuːs/ (oh-vuh-pruh-DYOOS).