How to Pronounce Overeager

To pronounce "overeager", say OV-er-eag-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

OV-er-eag-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “overeager”

"overeager" has 4 syllables: ov-er-eag-er. It rhymes with meager and beleaguer, if that helps it stick.

What does overeager mean?

adjective

  1. Excessively eager, anxious, or excited.

    “He got a bad haircut from an overeager fellow who had just begun his career as a barber.”

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Words that rhyme with overeager

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meagerbeleaguersegarleagueregersiegerkriegerbregergiegerbriegercregar

Related words

eagerantsyoverwillingoverexuberantovervigorousoverdesirousoverenthusiasticoverexcited

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overeager"?▾

"Overeager" has 4 syllables: ov · er · eag · er.

What does "overeager" mean?▾

Overeager: Excessively eager, anxious, or excited.

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