How do you pronounce "overactive"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˈæktɪv/ (OHV-ur-AKT-iv). In British English: /ˌəʊvəɹˈaktɪv/ (ohv-uhr-AKT). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˈæktɪv/ (OHV-ur-AKT-iv). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəɹˈaktɪv/ (ohv-uhr-AKT).

Is "overactive" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˈæktɪv/ (OHV-ur-AKT-iv), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəɹˈaktɪv/ (ohv-uhr-AKT).

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/ˈoʊvɝˈæktɪv/

OHV-ur-AKT-iv

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oʊvov·ɝer·æktac·ɪvtive

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