How to pronounce overrating
Say it like oh-ver-RAY-ting. Overrating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- oh
- ver
- RAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overrating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overrating
- 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-ting.
What does overrating mean?
- present participle and gerund of overrate How to pronounce overrate
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Questions about saying overrating
How do you pronounce overrating?
Say oh-ver-RAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overrating?
Overrating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: oh · ver · RAY · ting.
Is overrating 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 /ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-RAY-ting).