How to pronounce overuse
Say it like oh-ver-YOOZ. Overuse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YOOZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce overuse. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- oh
- ver
- YOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overuse 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.
- YOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of overuse
- 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-YOOZ.
What does overuse mean?
- excessive use
- To use too much of (something); to use (it) too often.
Where does overuse come from?
From over- + use.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with overuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overuse.
Questions about saying overuse
How do you pronounce overuse?
Say oh-ver-YOOZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈjuz/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overuse?
Overuse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YOOZ). Broken into parts: oh · ver · YOOZ.
Is overuse 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 /ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/ (oh-vuh-YOOZ).