How to Pronounce "overwrought"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈɹɔt
oh-ver-RAWT
ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːt
oh-vuh-RAWt
Definition
Feeling extremely nervous, excited, or upset. It can also describe something too elaborate or overdone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈɹɔt
British English
ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-RAWT
UK
oh-vuh-RAWt
Listen in Context
She became overwrought before her final exam.
His overwrought speech made the audience uncomfortable.
The movie's ending felt too overwrought to be believable.
After hours of arguing, he sounded completely overwrought.