How to pronounce overfierce
Say it like oh-ver-FEERS. Overfierce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEERS).
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- oh
- ver
- FEERS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overfierce 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.
- FEERSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overfierce
- 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-FEERS.
What does overfierce mean?
- Excessively fierce; overly ferocious.
Where does overfierce come from?
From over- + fierce.
Words that rhyme with overfierce
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Questions about saying overfierce
How do you pronounce overfierce?
Say oh-ver-FEERS. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈfɪrs/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈfɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overfierce?
Overfierce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEERS). Broken into parts: oh · ver · FEERS.
Is overfierce 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 /ˌəʊvəˈfɪəs/ (oh-vuh-FEERS).