How to Pronounce "overreacted"
word
/ˈoʊvɝɹiˌæktɪd/
OH-vur-ree-AK-tid
/ˌəʊvəɹɪˈæktɪd/
oh-vuh-ri-AK-tid
Definition
To respond to something with much more emotion or action than is needed or reasonable, usually by becoming too angry, upset, or excited.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊvɝɹiˌæktɪd/
British English
/ˌəʊvəɹɪˈæktɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vur-ree-AK-tid
UK
oh-vuh-ri-AK-tid
Listen in Context
She overreacted when she lost her keys.
I think you overreacted to the news.
They overreacted to a small problem.
Sorry, I overreacted—I was having a bad day.