overpronounce

[ oh-ver-pruh-nouns ]

verb (used with object)

, o·ver·pro·nounced, o·ver·pro·nounc·ing.

1. to pronounce (a word, syllable, etc.) in an exaggerated, affected, or excessively careful manner.

verb (used without object)

, o·ver·pro·nounced, o·ver·pro·nounc·ing.

1. to pronounce or speak overcarefully, affectedly, exaggeratedly, etc.:

   When he overpronounces that way, he seems to be patronizing his audience.

Other Words From

• o·ver·pro·nun·ci·a·tion [oh, -ver-pr, uh, -nuhn-see-, ey, -sh, uh, n], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overpronounce¹

over- + pronounce