How to pronounce overexciting
Say it like oh-vuh-rek-SY-ting. Overexciting has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SY).
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- oh
- vuh
- rek
- SY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overexciting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overexciting
- 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-ting.
What does overexciting mean?
- present participle and gerund of overexcite How to pronounce overexcite
Words that rhyme with overexciting
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Questions about saying overexciting
How do you pronounce overexciting?
Say oh-vuh-rek-SY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərɛkˈsaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərɛkˈsaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overexciting?
Overexciting has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SY). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · rek · SY · ting.
Is overexciting 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 /ˌəʊvərɛkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-rek-SY-ting).