How to Pronounce "overexposure"
word
ˌoʊvɝɪkˈspoʊʒɝ
oh-ver-ik-SPOH-zher
ˌəʊvəɹɛkspˈəʊʒɐ
oh-vuh-rek-SPOH-zhuh
Definition
Exposure to something in excessive amounts, especially light or media attention. Commonly refers to too much light in photography or to individuals being too often in the public eye.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝɪkˈspoʊʒɝ
British English
ˌəʊvəɹɛkspˈəʊʒɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-ik-SPOH-zher
UK
oh-vuh-rek-SPOH-zhuh
Listen in Context
Overexposure to sunlight can damage your skin.
The photo was ruined by overexposure.
Celebrities sometimes suffer from overexposure in the media.
Too much overexposure can make people lose interest in a celebrity.