How to Pronounce Overly

To pronounce "overly", say OV-erly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

overly

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

OV-erly

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💡 Tip for remembering “overly”

"overly" has 2 syllables: ov-erly. It rhymes with overley, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: overley — easy to mix up when writing.

What does overly mean?

adjective

  1. Superficial; not thorough; careless, negligent, inattentive.
  2. Having a sense of superiority, haughty.

adverb

  1. To an excessive degree.

    “Parents can be overly protective of their children.”

  2. Superficially.

Words that rhyme with overly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

overley

Related words

excessivelytooexaggeratedlyexcessiveexorbitantlyinordinatelyintenselyextremely

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overly"?▾

"Overly" has 2 syllables: ov · erly.

What does "overly" mean?▾

Overly: Superficial; not thorough; careless, negligent, inattentive.

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