How to Pronounce "overcompensates"
word
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑmpənˌseɪts
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-sayts
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪt
oh-vuh-KOM-pens-ayt
Definition
To make up for something perceived as a weakness or loss by doing too much of something else, often more than is necessary or appropriate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑmpənˌseɪts
British English
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-sayts
UK
oh-vuh-KOM-pens-ayt
Listen in Context
He overcompensates by buying expensive gifts for everyone.
She overcompensates for her lack of confidence by acting very friendly.
The manager overcompensates when he feels insecure about his decisions.
Sometimes he overcompensates for being shy by telling a lot of jokes.