How to pronounce overexcessive
Say it like oh-vuh-ik-SES-iv. Overexcessive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SES).
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- oh
- vuh
- ik
- SES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overexcessive 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overexcessive
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-ik-SES-iv.
What does overexcessive mean?
- Particularly excessive; far too much in amount or quantity.
Where does overexcessive come from?
From over- + excessive.
Words that rhyme with overexcessive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overexcessive.
- impressive
- progressive
- aggressive
- successive
- oppressive
- expressive
- obsessive
- depressive
- possessive
- repressive
Questions about saying overexcessive
How do you pronounce overexcessive?
Say oh-vuh-ik-SES-iv. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəɪkˈsɛsɪv/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəɪkˈsɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overexcessive?
Overexcessive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SES). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · ik · SES · iv.
Is overexcessive 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 /ˌəʊvəɪkˈsɛsɪv/ (oh-vuh-ik-SES-iv).