To pronounce "overgenerous", say OV-erg-en-er-ous — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
overgenerous
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"overgenerous" has 5 syllables: ov-erg-en-er-ous. It rhymes with generous and venerous, if that helps it stick.
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"Overgenerous" has 5 syllables: ov · erg · en · er · ous.
Overgenerous: Generous to an excessive degree
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