How to Pronounce “overpolice” in English
/ɒvɛrpɒlæɪs/
o·ver·po·lice
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What does “overpolice” mean?
- To police too much, as by patrolling a neighborhood excessively or meting out a punishment incommensurate to the severity of a crime.
Example sentences
- “First, many veterans of protest marches believe that the police overpolice these events. Second, why are the police still willing to protect a St. Patrick's Day Parade if security concerns and costs are suddenly so important?”
- “being overpoliced. Black Americans were brutally beaten and harassed by police, and many of them lost their lives.”
How to pronounce “overpolice”
- Syllables:
- o · ver · po · lice
- IPA:
- /ɒvɛrpɒlæɪs/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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How do you pronounce “overpolice”?
“overpolice” is pronounced /ɒvɛrpɒlæɪs/ (o · ver · po · lice). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “overpolice”?
“overpolice” has 4 syllables: o · ver · po · lice.
What does “overpolice” mean?
To police too much, as by patrolling a neighborhood excessively or meting out a punishment incommensurate to the severity of a crime.
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