overpronounce: Meaning and Definition of

o•ver•pro•nounce

Pronunciation: (ō"vur-pru-nouns'), [key]

— v., -nounced, -nounc•ing.

—v.t.

to pronounce (a word, syllable, etc.) in an exaggerated, affected, or excessively careful manner.

—v.i.

to pronounce or speak overcarefully, affectedly, exaggeratedly, etc.: When he overpronounces that way, he seems to be patronizing his audience.