How to pronounce overexcess
Say it like oh-ver-IK-ses. Overexcess has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IK).
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- oh
- ver
- IK
- ses
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overexcess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- IKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of overexcess
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-EK-ses.
What does overexcess mean?
- A particularly excessive quantity, amount or number; a vast excess of something; the state of being overexcessive.
Where does overexcess come from?
From over- + excess.
Questions about saying overexcess
How do you pronounce overexcess?
Say oh-ver-IK-ses. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈɪkˌsɛs/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈɛksɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overexcess?
Overexcess has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IK). Broken into parts: oh · ver · IK · ses.
Is overexcess pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌəʊvəˈɛksɛs/ (oh-vuh-EK-ses).