overly
adverbHow many syllables in overly?
There are 3 syllables in the word overly.How to pronounce overly:
Definition of overly:
- overly (adverb):
- too
- to an excessive degree too
- to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits.
Synonyms for overly:
devilishly
exceedingly
exceptionally
excessively
exorbitantly
extremely
highly
immoderately
incredibly
inordinately
intolerably
monstrously
over-
overmuch
super
terribly
to a fault
to death
too
unacceptably
unbearably
unduly
unreasonably
unusually
very
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In English, all syllables must contain at least one vowel sound, but the vowel can be represented by different letters, including 'y' as in 'myth'.
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