How to pronounce overvicious
Say it like OH-ver. Overvicious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overvicious 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overvicious
- 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.
What does overvicious mean?
- Overly vicious.
Where does overvicious come from?
From over- + vicious.
Words that rhyme with overvicious
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overvicious.
Questions about saying overvicious
How do you pronounce overvicious?
Say OH-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvər/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overvicious?
Overvicious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver.
Is overvicious 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 /ˈəʊvə/ (OH-vuh).