How to Pronounce "overcompensating"
word
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑːmpənˌseɪtɪŋ
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-SAY-ting
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪtɪŋ
oh-vuh-KOM-puhn-SAY-ting
Definition
Trying too hard to make up for a weakness, problem, or mistake, often by going beyond what is necessary or reasonable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑːmpənˌseɪtɪŋ
British English
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-SAY-ting
UK
oh-vuh-KOM-puhn-SAY-ting
Listen in Context
He is overcompensating by buying expensive gifts.
She was overcompensating for her lack of experience.
Are you overcompensating because you feel insecure?
He's not just helpful—he's definitely overcompensating for something.