How to Pronounce "overreaction"
word
ˈoʊvɝɹiˌækʃən
OH-ver-ree-AK-shun
ˌəʊvəɹɪˈækʃən
oh-vuh-ri-AK-shun
Definition
When someone responds to a situation in a much stronger or more emotional way than is reasonable or needed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝɹiˌækʃən
British English
ˌəʊvəɹɪˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-ree-AK-shun
UK
oh-vuh-ri-AK-shun
Listen in Context
His angry reply was an overreaction to a simple question.
Many people thought the punishment was an overreaction.
She apologized for her overreaction yesterday.
Come on, that was a total overreaction—it wasn't a big deal.