How to pronounce overvalue
Say it like OH-ver-val-yoo. Overvalue has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- val
- yoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overvalue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- valGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of overvalue
- 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-val-yoo.
What does overvalue mean?
- To assign an excessive value to something.
- A value assigned to something in excess of its real value.
Where does overvalue come from?
From over- + value.
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Questions about saying overvalue
How do you pronounce overvalue?
Say OH-ver-val-yoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌvælju/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌvæljuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overvalue?
Overvalue has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · val · yoo.
Is overvalue 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 /ˈəʊvəˌvæljuː/ (OH-vuh-val-yoo).