To pronounce "overstating", say OV-erst-at-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
overstating
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OV-erst-at-ing
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"overstating" has 4 syllables: ov-erst-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.
verb
“He was suggested not to overstate at the interview.”
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"Overstating" has 4 syllables: ov · erst · at · ing.
Overstating: To exaggerate; to state or claim too much.
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