To pronounce "overemphasise", say OV-er-emph-as-is-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"overemphasise" has 6 syllables: ov-er-emph-as-is-e.
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"Overemphasise" has 6 syllables: ov · er · emph · as · is · e.
Overemphasise: To place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of.
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