How many syllables in "overstating"?

"overstating" has 4 lettergrepen (o - ver - stat - ing).

How to divide "overstating"?

"overstating" divides into 4 parts: o · ver · stat · ing.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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4 Lettergrepen

"overstating": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·stat·ing

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o-ver-STAT-ing(o · ver · stat · ing)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "overstating" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊ.vərˈsteɪ.tɪŋ⁄

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IPAˌoʊ.vərˈsteɪ.tɪŋ

Lettergrepeno·ver·stat·ing

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How many syllables in "overstating"?: "overstating" has 4 lettergrepen (o - ver - stat - ing).
How to divide "overstating"?: "overstating" divides into 4 parts: o · ver · stat · ing.
Where is the stress in "overstating"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "overstating"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... ver... stat... ing) and listen on SayItVid.