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How to Pronounce "overreaching"

word

ˈoʊvɝˌɹitʃɪŋ
OH-ver-REE-ching
ˌəʊvəɹˈiːtʃɪŋ
oh-vuh-REE-ching

Definition

Trying to do more than you are able to, or going beyond reasonable limits, especially when trying to get more power, control, or success.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈoʊvɝˌɹitʃɪŋ

British English

ˌəʊvəɹˈiːtʃɪŋ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

OH-ver-REE-ching

UK

oh-vuh-REE-ching

Listen in Context

The company was overreaching by trying to control so many markets.

Some politicians are often accused of overreaching.

His plan was criticized for overreaching the team's abilities.

I think you're overreaching a bit with this huge project.