How to Pronounce Overactive

To pronounce "overactive", say OV-er-act-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

OV-er-act-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “overactive”

"overactive" has 5 syllables: ov-er-act-iv-e. It rhymes with attractive and active, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with overactive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attractiveactiveproactiveinactivereactiveinteractivehyperactiveradioactiveretroactiveunattractivepractivetractive

Related words

hyperactiveactivehyperbusydetrusoroverexcitableoverresponsiveoverexcited

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How many syllables are in "overactive"?▾

"Overactive" has 5 syllables: ov · er · act · iv · e.

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