How to Pronounce "overzealousness"
word
ˌoʊvɚˈzɛləsnəs
oh-vur-ZEL-uhs-nuhs
ˌəʊvəˈzɛləsnəs
OH-vuh-ZEL-uhs-nuhs
Definition
The quality of being too eager or enthusiastic, often to the point where it becomes excessive or inappropriate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɚˈzɛləsnəs
British English
ˌəʊvəˈzɛləsnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-vur-ZEL-uhs-nuhs
UK
OH-vuh-ZEL-uhs-nuhs
Listen in Context
His overzealousness at work sometimes annoys his colleagues.
The coach's overzealousness led to extra-long practices every day.
Parents' overzealousness can make children feel pressured.
Her overzealousness about health trends gets a little exhausting to listen to sometimes.