over-pronounce

o·ver-pro·nounce

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver pruh-nouns]
- /ˈoʊ vər prəˈnaʊns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver pruh-nouns]
- /ˈoʊ vər prəˈnaʊns/

Definitions of over-pronounce word

verb with object over-pronounce to pronounce (a word, syllable, etc.) in an exaggerated, affected, or excessively careful manner. 1
verb without object over-pronounce to pronounce or speak overcarefully, affectedly, exaggeratedly, etc.: When he overpronounces that way, he seems to be patronizing his audience. 1

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Parts of speech for Over-pronounce

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Over-pronounce

over-pronounce popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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