Cómo Pronunciar "overcompensate"
word
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑːmpənˌseɪt
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-sayt
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪt
oh-vuh-KOM-puhn-sayt
Definición
To try too hard to correct or make up for a weakness, mistake, or problem, often by going beyond what is necessary.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑːmpənˌseɪt
Inglés Británico
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪt
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-sayt
UK
oh-vuh-KOM-puhn-sayt
Escucha en Contexto
He bought an expensive car to overcompensate for feeling unsuccessful.
Don’t overcompensate—just be yourself and relax.
He tried to overcompensate for his mistake by working extra hours.
Some people overcompensate for low self-esteem by acting very confident.