How to pronounce overtrust
Say it like oh-ver-TRUHST. Overtrust has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRUHST).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce overtrust. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- oh
- ver
- TRUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overtrust 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of overtrust
- 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-TRUHST.
What does overtrust mean?
- To trust too much.
- excessive trust
Where does overtrust come from?
From over- + trust.
Words that rhyme with overtrust
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overtrust.
Questions about saying overtrust
How do you pronounce overtrust?
Say oh-ver-TRUHST. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈtrʌst/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈtrʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overtrust?
Overtrust has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRUHST). Broken into parts: oh · ver · TRUHST.
Is overtrust 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 /ˌəʊvəˈtrʌst/ (oh-vuh-TRUHST).