How to pronounce overoptimism
Say it like oh-vuh-ROP-tih-miz-um. Overoptimism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌoʊvəˈrɑptɪˌmɪzəm/oh-vuh-ROP-tih-miz-um
UK British/ˌəʊvəˈrɒptɪˌmɪzəm/oh-vuh-ROP-tih-miz-um
- oh
- vuh
- ROP
- tih
- miz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overoptimism 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overoptimism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-ROP-tih-miz-um.
What does overoptimism mean?
noun
- Excessive optimism.
Where does overoptimism come from?
From over- + optimism.
Questions about saying overoptimism
How do you pronounce overoptimism?
Say oh-vuh-ROP-tih-miz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈrɑptɪˌmɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈrɒptɪˌmɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overoptimism?
Overoptimism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROP). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · ROP · tih · miz · um.
Is overoptimism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌəʊvəˈrɒptɪˌmɪzəm/ (oh-vuh-ROP-tih-miz-um).