How to pronounce oversold
Say it like oh-ver-SOHLD. Oversold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOHLD).
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- oh
- ver
- SOHLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversold 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.
- SOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oversold
- 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-SOHLD.
What does oversold mean?
- In a stock or commodity market condition where there has been significant trading driving prices down to lower levels, levels which seem overextended or excessive on a short-term basis.
Where does oversold come from?
From over- + sold.
Words that rhyme with oversold
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Questions about saying oversold
How do you pronounce oversold?
Say oh-ver-SOHLD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈsoʊld/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈsəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversold?
Oversold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOHLD). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SOHLD.
Is oversold 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 /ˌəʊvəˈsəʊld/ (oh-vuh-SOHLD).