How to pronounce overexcite
Say it like oh-vuh-rek-SYTE. Overexcite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SYTE).
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- oh
- vuh
- rek
- SYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overexcite 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.
- rekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of overexcite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-rek-SYTE.
What does overexcite mean?
- To excite to an excessive degree.
Where does overexcite come from?
From over- + excite.
Words that rhyme with overexcite
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Questions about saying overexcite
How do you pronounce overexcite?
Say oh-vuh-rek-SYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərɛkˈsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərɛkˈsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overexcite?
Overexcite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SYTE). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · rek · SYTE.
Is overexcite 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 /ˌəʊvərɛkˈsaɪt/ (oh-vuh-rek-SYTE).