How to pronounce overstating
Say it like OH-ver-stay-ting. Overstating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- stay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overstating 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.
- stayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overstating
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OH-vuh-stay-ting.
What does overstating mean?
- present participle and gerund of overstate How to pronounce overstate
Questions about saying overstating
How do you pronounce overstating?
Say OH-ver-stay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌsteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overstating?
Overstating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · stay · ting.
Is overstating 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 /ˈəʊvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-stay-ting).