How to pronounce overrepresent
Say it like oh-ver-rep-ruh-ZENT. Overrepresent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZENT).
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- oh
- ver
- rep
- ruh
- ZENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overrepresent 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.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overrepresent
- 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-rep-ruh-ZENT.
What does overrepresent mean?
- To represent as being higher or greater than it is.
Where does overrepresent come from?
From over- + represent.
Words that rhyme with overrepresent
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Questions about saying overrepresent
How do you pronounce overrepresent?
Say oh-ver-rep-ruh-ZENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˌrɛprəˈzɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˌrɛprəˈzɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overrepresent?
Overrepresent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZENT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · rep · ruh · ZENT.
Is overrepresent 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 /ˌəʊvəˌrɛprəˈzɛnt/ (oh-vuh-rep-ruh-ZENT).