How to pronounce overspend
Say it like OH-ver-spend. Overspend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- spend
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overspend 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.
- spendGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overspend
- 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-spend.
What does overspend mean?
- To spend too much money; especially, to spend more than one earns.“To get out of debt, first keep a budget and be careful not to overspend.”
- The amount by which someone or something is overspent.
Where does overspend come from?
From over- + spend.
Questions about saying overspend
How do you pronounce overspend?
Say OH-ver-spend. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌspɛnd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌspɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overspend?
Overspend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · spend.
Is overspend 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 /ˈəʊvəˌspɛnd/ (OH-vuh-spend).