How to pronounce overlive
Say it like oh-ver-LIV. Overlive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIV).
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- oh
- ver
- LIV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overlive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overlive
- 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-LIV.
What does overlive mean?
- To survive; to live past.
- To outlive; live longer than.
- To live too long.
Where does overlive come from?
From Middle English overliven, from Old English oferlibban (“to survive”), equivalent to over- + live.
Words that rhyme with overlive
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Questions about saying overlive
How do you pronounce overlive?
Say oh-ver-LIV. The American pronunciation is /oʊvərˈlɪv/. In British English it is /əʊvəˈlɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overlive?
Overlive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIV). Broken into parts: oh · ver · LIV.
Is overlive 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 /əʊvəˈlɪv/ (oh-vuh-LIV).