How to pronounce overreliance
Say it like OH-ver-rih-ly-uns. Overreliance has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- rih
- ly
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overreliance 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overreliance
- 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-rih-ly-uns.
What does overreliance mean?
- Excessive reliance.
Where does overreliance come from?
From over- + reliance.
Questions about saying overreliance
How do you pronounce overreliance?
Say OH-ver-rih-ly-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚrɪˌlaɪəns/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvərɪˌlaɪəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overreliance?
Overreliance has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · rih · ly · uns.
Is overreliance 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 /ˈəʊvərɪˌlaɪəns/ (OH-vuh-rih-ly-uns).