How to pronounce overgenerous
Say it like OH-ver-jen-uh-rus. Overgenerous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- jen
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overgenerous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- jenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overgenerous
- 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-jen-uh-rus.
What does overgenerous mean?
- generous to an excessive degree
Where does overgenerous come from?
From over- + generous.
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Questions about saying overgenerous
How do you pronounce overgenerous?
Say OH-ver-jen-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌdʒɛnərəs/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌdʒɛnərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overgenerous?
Overgenerous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · jen · uh · rus.
Is overgenerous 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 /ˈəʊvəˌdʒɛnərəs/ (OH-vuh-jen-uh-rus).