How to Pronounce "overreacts"
word
ˈoʊvɝɹiˈækts
OH-vur-ree-AKT
ˌəʊvəɹɪˈækts
OH-vuh-ri-AKT
Definition
To respond to a situation with more emotion or force than is necessary or reasonable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝɹiˈækts
British English
ˌəʊvəɹɪˈækts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vur-ree-AKT
UK
OH-vuh-ri-AKT
Listen in Context
She always overreacts when something small happens.
My brother overreacts to jokes and gets upset.
He overreacts every time he loses a game.
Don't worry, she just overreacts sometimes when she's stressed.