How to Pronounce "overacting"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌækt
OH-vur-AKT-ing
ˌəʊvəɹˈæktɪŋ
oh-vuh-RAKT-ing
Definition
When an actor or actress performs in an exaggerated, unrealistic, or too dramatic way that doesn't seem natural, especially on stage or in film.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌækt
British English
ˌəʊvəɹˈæktɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vur-AKT-ing
UK
oh-vuh-RAKT-ing
Listen in Context
The actor was overacting in the movie.
Many people thought she was overacting on stage.
He always gets criticized for overacting.
I couldn't take the scene seriously because of all the overacting.