How to pronounce overemotional
Say it like oh-vuh-ree-MOH-shuh-nul. Overemotional has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOH).
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- oh
- vuh
- ree
- MOH
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overemotional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overemotional
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-rih-MOH-shuh-nul.
What does overemotional mean?
- Showing too much emotion.
Where does overemotional come from?
From over- + emotional.
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Words that rhyme with overemotional
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Questions about saying overemotional
How do you pronounce overemotional?
Say oh-vuh-ree-MOH-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /oʊvəriˈmoʊʃənəl/. In British English it is /əʊvərɪˈməʊʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overemotional?
Overemotional has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOH). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · ree · MOH · shuh · nul.
Is overemotional pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊvərɪˈməʊʃənəl/ (oh-vuh-rih-MOH-shuh-nul).