— 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 ]