How to pronounce oversupplied
Say it like oh-ver-suh-PLYDE. Oversupplied has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLYDE).
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- oh
- ver
- suh
- PLYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversupplied 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oversupplied
- 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-suh-PLYDE.
What does oversupplied mean?
- simple past and past participle of oversupply How to pronounce oversupply
Words that rhyme with oversupplied
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Questions about saying oversupplied
How do you pronounce oversupplied?
Say oh-ver-suh-PLYDE. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚsəˈplaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəsəˈplaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversupplied?
Oversupplied has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLYDE). Broken into parts: oh · ver · suh · PLYDE.
Is oversupplied 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 /ˌəʊvəsəˈplaɪd/ (oh-vuh-suh-PLYDE).