How to Pronounce "overstating"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌsteɪtɪŋ
OH-ver-STAY-ting
ˌəʊvəstˈeɪtɪŋ
uh-vuh-STAY-ting
Definition
To describe something as bigger, more important, or better than it really is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌsteɪtɪŋ
British English
ˌəʊvəstˈeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-STAY-ting
UK
uh-vuh-STAY-ting
Listen in Context
He kept overstating his achievements to impress others.
The report was criticized for overstating the risks.
Please avoid overstating your experience on the job application.
You're overstating how difficult the project really was.