How to pronounce overrate
Say it like oh-ver-RAYT. Overrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAYT).
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- oh
- ver
- RAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overrate 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.
- RAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overrate
- 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-RAYT.
What does overrate mean?
- To esteem too highly; to give greater praise than due.
- To overstate or overestimate in amount, extent, degree, etc.
- An excessive estimate or rate.
Where does overrate come from?
From over- + rate.
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Words that rhyme with overrate
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Questions about saying overrate
How do you pronounce overrate?
Say oh-ver-RAYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈreɪt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overrate?
Overrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAYT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · RAYT.
Is overrate 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 /ˌəʊvəˈreɪt/ (oh-vuh-RAYT).