How to pronounce oversubscribed
Say it like oh-ver-sub-SKRYBD. Oversubscribed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKRYBD).
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- oh
- ver
- sub
- SKRYBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversubscribed 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.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKRYBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oversubscribed
- 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-sub-SKRYBD.
What does oversubscribed mean?
- Having insufficient capacity to meet the demand of those who are interested.
- simple past and past participle of oversubscribe How to pronounce oversubscribe
Words that rhyme with oversubscribed
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Questions about saying oversubscribed
How do you pronounce oversubscribed?
Say oh-ver-sub-SKRYBD. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚsəbˈskraɪbd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəsəbˈskraɪbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversubscribed?
Oversubscribed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKRYBD). Broken into parts: oh · ver · sub · SKRYBD.
Is oversubscribed 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 /ˌəʊvəsəbˈskraɪbd/ (oh-vuh-sub-SKRYBD).