overpronounce

American  

[oh-ver-pruh-nouns] / ˌoʊ vər prəˈnaʊns /

verb (used with object)

overpronounced, overpronouncing

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

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verb (used without object)

overpronounced, overpronouncing

1. 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

over- + pronounce