How to pronounce overrates
Say it like oh-ver-RAYTS. Overrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAYTS).
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- oh
- ver
- RAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overrates 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.
- RAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overrates
- 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-RAYTS.
What does overrates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overrate How to pronounce overrate
Words that rhyme with overrates
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Questions about saying overrates
How do you pronounce overrates?
Say oh-ver-RAYTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈreɪts/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overrates?
Overrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAYTS). Broken into parts: oh · ver · RAYTS.
Is overrates 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 /ˌəʊvəˈreɪts/ (oh-vuh-RAYTS).