To pronounce "overestimating", say OV-er-est-im-at-ing — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
overestimating
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OV-er-est-im-at-ing
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"overestimating" has 6 syllables: ov-er-est-im-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.
verb
“I overestimated the number of attendees, and bought far too much food for the party.”
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"Overestimating" has 6 syllables: ov · er · est · im · at · ing.
Overestimating: To judge or calculate too highly.
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