How to pronounce overreacting
Say it like OH-ver-ree-ak-ting. Overreacting has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- ree
- ak
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overreacting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overreacting
- 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-ting.
What does overreacting mean?
- present participle and gerund of overreact How to pronounce overreact
Questions about saying overreacting
How do you pronounce overreacting?
Say OH-ver-ree-ak-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚriˌæktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəriˌæktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overreacting?
Overreacting has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · ree · ak · ting.
Is overreacting 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 /ˈəʊvəriˌæktɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-ree-ak-ting).