Como Pronunciar "overcompensates"
word
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑmpənˌseɪts
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-sayts
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪt
oh-vuh-KOM-pens-ayt
Definição
To make up for something perceived as a weakness or loss by doing too much of something else, often more than is necessary or appropriate.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑmpənˌseɪts
Inglês Britânico
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-sayts
UK
oh-vuh-KOM-pens-ayt
Ouça em Contexto
He overcompensates by buying expensive gifts for everyone.
She overcompensates for her lack of confidence by acting very friendly.
The manager overcompensates when he feels insecure about his decisions.
Sometimes he overcompensates for being shy by telling a lot of jokes.