To pronounce "overreaction", say OV-err-eact-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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OV-err-eact-ion
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"overreaction" has 4 syllables: ov-err-eact-ion. It rhymes with satisfaction and action, if that helps it stick.
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“She had every right to dump you, but cutting up all your clothes after she did so was an overreaction.”
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"Overreaction" has 4 syllables: ov · err · eact · ion.
Overreaction: A reaction that is excessive.
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