Como Pronunciar "overcompensating"
word
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑːmpənˌseɪtɪŋ
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-SAY-ting
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪtɪŋ
oh-vuh-KOM-puhn-SAY-ting
Definição
Trying too hard to make up for a weakness, problem, or mistake, often by going beyond what is necessary or reasonable.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˌoʊvɚˈkɑːmpənˌseɪtɪŋ
Inglês Britânico
ˌəʊvəkˈɒmpənsˌeɪtɪŋ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
oh-ver-KOM-puhn-SAY-ting
UK
oh-vuh-KOM-puhn-SAY-ting
Ouça em Contexto
He is overcompensating by buying expensive gifts.
She was overcompensating for her lack of experience.
Are you overcompensating because you feel insecure?
He's not just helpful—he's definitely overcompensating for something.