How to pronounce oversupply
Say it like oh-ver-suh-PLY. Oversupply has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLY).
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- oh
- ver
- suh
- PLY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversupply 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.
- PLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oversupply
- 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-PLY.
What does oversupply mean?
- An excessive supply.
- To supply more than is needed.
Where does oversupply come from?
From over- + supply.
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Questions about saying oversupply
How do you pronounce oversupply?
Say oh-ver-suh-PLY. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚsəˈplaɪ/. In British English it is /əʊvəsəˈplaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversupply?
Oversupply has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLY). Broken into parts: oh · ver · suh · PLY.
Is oversupply 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 /əʊvəsəˈplaɪ/ (oh-vuh-suh-PLY).