How to Pronounce "overestimating"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪŋ
oh-ver-ES-tuh-may-ting
ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmˌeɪtɪŋ
OH-vuh-RES-tim-ay-ting
Definition
Believing that something or someone is greater, better, or more important than they really are; to think the value, size, or ability is higher than it actually is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪŋ
British English
ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-ES-tuh-may-ting
UK
OH-vuh-RES-tim-ay-ting
Listen in Context
He is overestimating his skills for this job.
She was overestimating how much money she had.
They keep overestimating the time needed to finish.
I think you're overestimating how hard this test will be.