To pronounce "overpay", say OV-erp-ay — 3 syllables, IPA /oʊ.vɚ.peɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/oʊ.vɚ.peɪ/
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"overpay" has 3 syllables: ov-erp-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Overpay" has 3 syllables: ov · erp · ay.
The IPA transcription of "overpay" is /oʊ.vɚ.peɪ/.
Overpay: To pay too much.
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