To pronounce "overact", say OV-er-act — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌəʊvəɹˈækt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌəʊvəɹˈækt/
IPA
"overact" has 3 syllables: ov-er-act. It rhymes with abstract and impact, if that helps it stick.
verb
“He overacted his part.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Overact" has 3 syllables: ov · er · act.
The IPA transcription of "overact" is /ˌəʊvəɹˈækt/.
Overact: To act in an exaggerated manner.
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