How to pronounce overprotection
Say it like oh-ver-pruh-TEK-shun. Overprotection has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEK).
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- oh
- ver
- pruh
- TEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overprotection 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overprotection
- 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-shun.
What does overprotection mean?
- The act of overprotecting.
Where does overprotection come from?
From over- + protection.
Words that rhyme with overprotection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overprotection.
Questions about saying overprotection
How do you pronounce overprotection?
Say oh-ver-pruh-TEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚprəˈtɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overprotection?
Overprotection has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEK). Broken into parts: oh · ver · pruh · TEK · shun.
Is overprotection 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 /ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛkʃən/ (oh-vuh-pruh-TEK-shun).