How to pronounce overproduced
Say it like oh-ver-pruh-DOOST. Overproduced has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DOOST).
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- oh
- ver
- pruh
- DOOST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overproduced 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.
- DOOSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of overproduced
- 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-DYOOST.
What does overproduced mean?
- simple past and past participle of overproduce How to pronounce overproduce
Words that rhyme with overproduced
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Questions about saying overproduced
How do you pronounce overproduced?
Say oh-ver-pruh-DOOST. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚprəˈdust/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəprəˈdjuːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overproduced?
Overproduced has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DOOST). Broken into parts: oh · ver · pruh · DOOST.
Is overproduced 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 /ˌəʊvəprəˈdjuːst/ (oh-vuh-pruh-DYOOST).