How to pronounce overreact
Say it like oh-ver-ree-AKT. Overreact has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AKT).
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- oh
- ver
- ree
- AKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overreact 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of overreact
- 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-AKT.
What does overreact mean?
- To react too much or too intensely.“Please try not to overreact if she drives badly when she is first learning.”
Where does overreact come from?
From over- + react.
Words that rhyme with overreact
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overreact.
Questions about saying overreact
How do you pronounce overreact?
Say oh-ver-ree-AKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərriˈækt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəriˈækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overreact?
Overreact has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AKT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · ree · AKT.
Is overreact 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 /ˌəʊvəriˈækt/ (oh-vuh-ree-AKT).