How to pronounce overprotect
Say it like oh-ver-pruh-TEKT. Overprotect has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEKT).
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- oh
- ver
- pruh
- TEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overprotect 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.
- TEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overprotect
- 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-pruh-TEKT.
What does overprotect mean?
- To protect to an excessive degree; to coddle
Where does overprotect come from?
From over- + protect.
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Questions about saying overprotect
How do you pronounce overprotect?
Say oh-ver-pruh-TEKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚprəˈtɛkt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overprotect?
Overprotect has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEKT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · pruh · TEKT.
Is overprotect 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 /ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛkt/ (oh-vuh-pruh-TEKT).