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# How to pronounce "overselective" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/ɒvɛrsɛlɛktæɪv/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **o·ver·se·lec·tive**

## Meaning & Usage

### ADJECTIVE
- Excessively selective.


## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "overselective"

- **Syllables**: o · ver · se · lec · tive
- **IPA**: `/ɒvɛrsɛlɛktæɪv/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “overselective”?
“overselective” is pronounced /ɒvɛrsɛlɛktæɪv/ (o · ver · se · lec · tive). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “overselective”?
“overselective” has 5 syllables: o · ver · se · lec · tive.

### What does “overselective” mean?
Excessively selective.


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