How to Pronounce Overwrought

To pronounce "overwrought", say OV-erwr-ought — 3 syllables, IPA /əʊ.vəˈɹɔːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/əʊ.vəˈɹɔːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “overwrought”

"overwrought" has 3 syllables: ov-erwr-ought. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

What does overwrought mean?

adjective

  1. Excessively nervous, excited, tense, angry, anxious, or upset; overemotional; very uneasy.
  2. Elaborate; overdone.

Synonyms

ornateoverdecoratedagitateddistraughtdistressedoverwhelmed

Antonyms

austerebareconservativedenudedmodestnaked

Words that rhyme with overwrought

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fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotthoughtblotnoughtspotwrought

Related words

agitateddistraughtjumpydesperateoverworkedheadtheatricalnervous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overwrought"?▾

"Overwrought" has 3 syllables: ov · erwr · ought.

What is the IPA transcription of "overwrought"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overwrought" is /əʊ.vəˈɹɔːt/.

What does "overwrought" mean?▾

Overwrought: Excessively nervous, excited, tense, angry, anxious, or upset; overemotional; very uneasy.

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