How to pronounce overstates
Say it like OH-ver-stayts. Overstates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- stayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overstates 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.
- staytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of overstates
- 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-stayts.
What does overstates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overstate How to pronounce overstate
Questions about saying overstates
How do you pronounce overstates?
Say OH-ver-stayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌsteɪts/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌsteɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overstates?
Overstates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · stayts.
Is overstates 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 /ˈəʊvəˌsteɪts/ (OH-vuh-stayts).