How to pronounce overnourished
Say it like OH-ver-nur-isht. Overnourished has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- nur
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overnourished 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.
- nurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overnourished
- 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-nur-isht.
What does overnourished mean?
- Excessively nourished.
- Overweight.
Where does overnourished come from?
From over- + nourished.
Questions about saying overnourished
How do you pronounce overnourished?
Say OH-ver-nur-isht. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚnʌrɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvənʌrɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overnourished?
Overnourished has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · nur · isht.
Is overnourished 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 /ˈəʊvənʌrɪʃt/ (OH-vuh-nur-isht).