How to pronounce overprotected
Say it like oh-ver-pruh-TEK-tid. Overprotected has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEK).
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- oh
- ver
- pruh
- TEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overprotected 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.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overprotected
- 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-TEK-tid.
What does overprotected mean?
- simple past and past participle of overprotect How to pronounce overprotect
Words that rhyme with overprotected
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Questions about saying overprotected
How do you pronounce overprotected?
Say oh-ver-pruh-TEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚprəˈtɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overprotected?
Overprotected has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEK). Broken into parts: oh · ver · pruh · TEK · tid.
Is overprotected 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 /ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛktɪd/ (oh-vuh-pruh-TEK-tid).