How to pronounce overstatement
Say it like OH-ver-stayt-munt. Overstatement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
- OH
- ver
- stayt
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overstatement 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.
- staytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overstatement
- 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-stayt-munt.
What does overstatement mean?
- An exaggeration; a statement in excess of what is reasonable.“The story he gave was something of an overstatement of the facts.”
- The tendency to overstate.“She had a knack for overstatement.”
Where does overstatement come from?
From overstate + -ment or over- + statement.
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Questions about saying overstatement
How do you pronounce overstatement?
Say OH-ver-stayt-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌsteɪtmənt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌsteɪtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overstatement?
Overstatement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · stayt · munt.
Is overstatement 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 /ˈəʊvəˌsteɪtmənt/ (OH-vuh-stayt-munt).