How to Pronounce "overly"
word
/ˈoʊvɝɫi/
OH-vur-lee
/ˈəʊvəlˌi/
OH-vuh-lee
Definition
Used to mean something is done or felt to a greater degree than is reasonable or desired; more than is necessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊvɝɫi/
British English
/ˈəʊvəlˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vur-lee
UK
OH-vuh-lee
Listen in Context
He is overly worried about his exam.
This soup is overly salty.
Don't be overly critical of yourself.
She tends to be overly optimistic about everything.