To pronounce "over-optimistic", say OV-er-opt-im-ist-ic — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
over-optimistic
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OV-er-opt-im-ist-ic
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"over-optimistic" has 6 syllables: ov-er-opt-im-ist-ic.
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"Over-optimistic" has 6 syllables: ov · er · opt · im · ist · ic.
Over-optimistic: Excessively optimistic.
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