Como Pronunciar "overcompensate"
word
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑːmpənˌseɪt
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-sayt
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪt
oh-vuh-KOM-puhn-sayt
Definição
To try too hard to correct or make up for a weakness, mistake, or problem, often by going beyond what is necessary.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑːmpənˌseɪt
Inglês Britânico
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-sayt
UK
oh-vuh-KOM-puhn-sayt
Ouça em Contexto
He bought an expensive car to overcompensate for feeling unsuccessful.
Don’t overcompensate—just be yourself and relax.
He tried to overcompensate for his mistake by working extra hours.
Some people overcompensate for low self-esteem by acting very confident.