How to Pronounce "overreacting"
word
/ˈoʊvɝɹiˌæktɪŋ/
OH-vur-ree-AK-ting
/ˌəʊvəɹɪˈæktɪŋ/
oh-vuh-ree-AK-ting
Definition
Acting with a much stronger emotional response than necessary to a situation; reacting too strongly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊvɝɹiˌæktɪŋ/
British English
/ˌəʊvəɹɪˈæktɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vur-ree-AK-ting
UK
oh-vuh-ree-AK-ting
Listen in Context
You are overreacting to a small problem.
Please stop overreacting.
He admits he was overreacting during the meeting.
I know the news was bad, but are you sure you're not overreacting a little?