overpronounce

overpronounce
—overpronunciation /oh"veuhr preuh nun'see ay"sheuhn/, n.
/oh'veuhr preuh nowns"/, v., overpronounced, overpronouncing.
v.t.
1. to pronounce (a word, syllable, etc.) in an exaggerated, affected, or excessively careful manner.
v.i.
2. to pronounce or speak overcarefully, affectedly, exaggeratedly, etc.: When he overpronounces that way, he seems to be patronizing his audience.
[OVER- + PRONOUNCE]

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