To pronounce "overstatement", say OV-erst-at-em-ent — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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OV-erst-at-em-ent
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"overstatement" has 5 syllables: ov-erst-at-em-ent. It rhymes with statement and abatement, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The story he gave was something of an overstatement of the facts.”
“She had a knack for overstatement.”
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"Overstatement" has 5 syllables: ov · erst · at · em · ent.
Overstatement: An exaggeration; a statement in excess of what is reasonable.
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