How to pronounce oversell
Say it like OH-ver-sel. Oversell has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- sel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversell 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.
- selKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of oversell
- 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-sel.
What does oversell mean?
- To agree to sell more of something than one can supply.
- To be too eager in attempting to sell something.
- To praise something to excess.“I don't want to oversell it, but [second clause]”
Where does oversell come from?
From over- + sell.
Questions about saying oversell
How do you pronounce oversell?
Say OH-ver-sel. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚsɛl/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəsɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversell?
Oversell has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · sel.
Is oversell 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 /ˈəʊvəsɛl/ (OH-vuh-sel).