How to Pronounce Overprotective

To pronounce "overprotective", say OV-erpr-ot-ect-iv-e — 6 syllables, IPA /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛktɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “overprotective”

"overprotective" has 6 syllables: ov-erpr-ot-ect-iv-e. It rhymes with objective and perspective, if that helps it stick.

What does overprotective mean?

adjective

  1. Excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)

Antonyms

underprotective

Words that rhyme with overprotective

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

objectiveperspectivecollectiveprospectivereflectiveeffectiveintrospectivedefectiveinvectivesubjectiveineffectiveretrospective

Related words

protectivehyperprotectivesuperprotectiveovercarefuloverdefensiveoverparentedovercautiousovertrusting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overprotective"?▾

"Overprotective" has 6 syllables: ov · erpr · ot · ect · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "overprotective"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overprotective" is /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛktɪv/.

What does "overprotective" mean?▾

Overprotective: Excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)

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