overpronounce

 [oh-ver-pruh-nouns]  

o·ver·pro·nounce

   [oh-ver-pruh-nouns] verb, o·ver·pro·nounced, o·ver·pro·nounc·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to pronounce (a word, syllable, etc.) in an exaggerated, affected, or excessively careful manner.
verb (used without object)
2.
to pronounce or speak overcarefully, affectedly, exaggeratedly, etc.: When he overpronounces that way, he seems to be patronizing his audience.

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Overpronounce is one of our favorite verbs.
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to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable.
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Origin:
over- + pronounce

Related forms
o·ver·pro·nun·ci·a·tion  [oh-ver-pruh-nuhn-see-ey-shuhn] , noun
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