How to Pronounce Overacts

To pronounce "overacts", say OV-er-acts — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

OV-er-acts

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💡 Tip for remembering “overacts”

"overacts" has 3 syllables: ov-er-acts. It rhymes with artifacts and impacts, if that helps it stick.

What does overacts mean?

verb

  1. To act in an exaggerated manner.

    “He overacted his part.”

  2. To act upon, or influence, unduly.

Synonyms

chew the sceneryhamham it upmelodramatizetear a cat

Words that rhyme with overacts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

artifactsimpactsfactstractsattractscontactsretractspactsbractsinteractsdetractscontracts

Related words

overplayhamhamssimperslispsemotingmiscaststammers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overacts"?▾

"Overacts" has 3 syllables: ov · er · acts.

What does "overacts" mean?▾

Overacts: To act in an exaggerated manner.

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