How to pronounce oversevere
Say it like oh-vuh-SIV-eer. Oversevere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV).
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- oh
- vuh
- SIV
- eer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversevere 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.
- SIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oversevere
- 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-SIV-EER.
What does oversevere mean?
- Excessively severe.
Where does oversevere come from?
From over- + severe.
Questions about saying oversevere
How do you pronounce oversevere?
Say oh-vuh-SIV-eer. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈsɪˌvɪr/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈsɪˈvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversevere?
Oversevere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · SIV · eer.
Is oversevere 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 /ˌəʊvəˈsɪˈvɪə/ (oh-vuh-SIV-EER).