How to Pronounce "overplayed"
word
ˈoʊvɝˈpɫeɪd
OH-ver-PLAYD
ˌəʊvəplˈeɪd
uh-vuh-PLAYD
Definition
If something is overplayed, it has been exaggerated or repeated so much that it loses its effect or becomes less interesting. It can also mean that a song or film is shown or played too often.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˈpɫeɪd
British English
ˌəʊvəplˈeɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-PLAYD
UK
uh-vuh-PLAYD
Listen in Context
That song is overplayed on the radio.
His reaction was overplayed in the movie scene.
The joke became boring because it was overplayed.
The main character's sadness felt overplayed, almost forced.