To pronounce "overstate", say OV-erst-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
overstate
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/ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt/
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"overstate" has 4 syllables: ov-erst-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.
verb
“He was suggested not to overstate at the interview.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Overstate" has 4 syllables: ov · erst · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "overstate" is /ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt/.
Overstate: To exaggerate; to state or claim too much.
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