How to pronounce overreactor
Say it like oh-ver-ree-AK-ter. Overreactor has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AK).
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- oh
- ver
- ree
- AK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overreactor 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.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of overreactor
- 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-tuh.
What does overreactor mean?
- One who overreacts.
Where does overreactor come from?
From overreact + -or.
Words that rhyme with overreactor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overreactor.
Questions about saying overreactor
How do you pronounce overreactor?
Say oh-ver-ree-AK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərriˈæktɚ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəriˈæktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overreactor?
Overreactor has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AK). Broken into parts: oh · ver · ree · AK · ter.
Is overreactor 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 /ˌəʊvəriˈæktə/ (oh-vuh-ree-AK-tuh).