To pronounce "overcompensatory", say OV-erc-omp-ens-at-ory — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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OV-erc-omp-ens-at-ory
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"overcompensatory" has 6 syllables: ov-erc-omp-ens-at-ory.
"Overcompensatory" has 6 syllables: ov · erc · omp · ens · at · ory.
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