How to pronounce overreacts
Say it like oh-ver-ree-AKTS. Overreacts has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AKTS).
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- oh
- ver
- ree
- AKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overreacts 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 "er" in butter.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of overreacts
- 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-AKTS.
What does overreacts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overreact How to pronounce overreact
Questions about saying overreacts
How do you pronounce overreacts?
Say oh-ver-ree-AKTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚriˈækts/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəriˈækts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overreacts?
Overreacts has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AKTS). Broken into parts: oh · ver · ree · AKTS.
Is overreacts 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 /ˌəʊvəriˈækts/ (oh-vuh-ree-AKTS).