overpronounce
American
[oh-ver-pruh-nouns]
/ ˌoʊ vər prəˈnaʊns /
verb (used with object)
overpronounced,
overpronouncing
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to pronounce (a word, syllable, etc.) in an exaggerated, affected, or excessively careful manner.
verb (used without object)
overpronounced,
overpronouncing
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to pronounce or speak overcarefully, affectedly, exaggeratedly, etc..
When he overpronounces that way, he seems to be patronizing his audience.
Other Word Forms
- overpronunciation noun
Etymology
Origin of overpronounce
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