How to Pronounce "oversensitive"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈsɛnsətɪv
oh-ver-SEN-suh-tiv
ˌəʊvəsˈɛnsɪtˌɪv
oh-vuh-SEN-si-tiv
Definition
Someone who is oversensitive reacts too strongly to criticism, comments, or feelings and gets upset more easily than most people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈsɛnsətɪv
British English
ˌəʊvəsˈɛnsɪtˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-SEN-suh-tiv
UK
oh-vuh-SEN-si-tiv
Listen in Context
He is oversensitive to criticism.
Don’t be so oversensitive.
Some children are naturally oversensitive.
I think you’re just being oversensitive about what she said.