over-pronunciation

o·ver-pro·nun·ci·a·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver pruh-nuhn-see-ey-shuh n]
- /ˈoʊ vər prəˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver pruh-nuhn-see-ey-shuh n]
- /ˈoʊ vər prəˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of over-pronunciation word

verb with object over-pronunciation to pronounce (a word, syllable, etc.) in an exaggerated, affected, or excessively careful manner. 1
verb without object over-pronunciation 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-pronunciation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Over-pronunciation

over-pronunciation 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 65% 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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