How to pronounce overreacted
Say it like OH-ver-ree-ak-tid. Overreacted has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- ree
- ak
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overreacted 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overreacted
- 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-ak-tid.
What does overreacted mean?
- simple past and past participle of overreact How to pronounce overreact
Questions about saying overreacted
How do you pronounce overreacted?
Say OH-ver-ree-ak-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚriˌæktɪd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəriˌæktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overreacted?
Overreacted has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · ree · ak · tid.
Is overreacted 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 /ˈəʊvəriˌæktɪd/ (OH-vuh-ree-ak-tid).