How to Pronounce "overact"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌækt
OH-ver-AKT
ˌəʊvəɹˈækt
uh-veh-RAKT
Definition
To act in a play, film, or show with too much emotion or exaggeration, making it seem unrealistic or unnatural.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌækt
British English
ˌəʊvəɹˈækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-AKT
UK
uh-veh-RAKT
Listen in Context
He always overacts in school plays.
The actor tried not to overact in the serious scene.
Please don't overact during the audition.
Some actors overact when they're nervous on stage.