How to pronounce overrated
Say it like oh-ver-RAY-tid. Overrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- oh
- ver
- RAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overrated 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overrated
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oh-vuh-RAY-tid.
What does overrated mean?
- Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity.“My sister is an overrated singer.”
- simple past and past participle of overrate How to pronounce overrate
Where does overrated come from?
From over- + rated.
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Words that rhyme with overrated
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Questions about saying overrated
How do you pronounce overrated?
Say oh-ver-RAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overrated?
Overrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: oh · ver · RAY · tid.
Is overrated 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 /ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪd/ (oh-vuh-RAY-tid).