How to pronounce overnumerousness
Say it like oh-ver-NOO-muh-rus-nus. Overnumerousness has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOO).
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- oh
- ver
- NOO
- muh
- rus
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overnumerousness 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.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overnumerousness
- 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 speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: oh-vuh-NYOO-muh-rus-nus.
What does overnumerousness mean?
- The quality or condition of being too numerous.
Where does overnumerousness come from?
First attested in 1890; formed as overnumerous + -ness.
Questions about saying overnumerousness
How do you pronounce overnumerousness?
Say oh-ver-NOO-muh-rus-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈnumərəsnəs/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈnjuːmərəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overnumerousness?
Overnumerousness has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOO). Broken into parts: oh · ver · NOO · muh · rus · nus.
Is overnumerousness 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 /ˌəʊvəˈnjuːmərəsnəs/ (oh-vuh-NYOO-muh-rus-nus).