To pronounce "overspent", say OV-ersp-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
overspent
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"overspent" has 3 syllables: ov-ersp-ent. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.
verb
“To get out of debt, first keep a budget and be careful not to overspend.”
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Overspent" has 3 syllables: ov · ersp · ent.
Overspent: To spend too much money; especially, to spend more than one earns.
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