How to pronounce overexcited
Say it like oh-vuh-rek-SY-tid. Overexcited has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SY).
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- oh
- vuh
- rek
- SY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overexcited 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overexcited
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oh-vuh-rek-SY-tid.
What does overexcited mean?
- Excessively excited
- simple past and past participle of overexcite How to pronounce overexcite
Where does overexcited come from?
From over- + excited.
Words that rhyme with overexcited
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overexcited.
Questions about saying overexcited
How do you pronounce overexcited?
Say oh-vuh-rek-SY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərɛkˈsaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərɛkˈsaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overexcited?
Overexcited has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SY). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · rek · SY · tid.
Is overexcited 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 /ˌəʊvərɛkˈsaɪtɪd/ (oh-vuh-rek-SY-tid).