How to pronounce overreaching
Say it like OH-ver-ree-ching. Overreaching has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- ree
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overreaching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overreaching
- 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-ree-ching.
What does overreaching mean?
- That overreaches (all senses).
- present participle and gerund of overreach How to pronounce overreach
- The act or process of overreach (e.g. reaching beyond or extending past acceptable limits).
- Deception.
Where does overreaching come from?
From overreach + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying overreaching
How do you pronounce overreaching?
Say OH-ver-ree-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌritʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌriːtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overreaching?
Overreaching has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · ree · ching.
Is overreaching 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 /ˈəʊvəˌriːtʃɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-ree-ching).