How to Pronounce Hangovers

To pronounce "hangovers", say HANG-ov-ers — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

HANG-ov-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “hangovers”

"hangovers" has 3 syllables: hang-ov-ers. It rhymes with leftovers and turnovers, if that helps it stick.

What does hangovers mean?

noun

  1. Negative effects, such as headache or nausea, caused by previous drunkenness due to (excessive) consumption of alcohol.

    “I really enjoyed yesterday’s party, but now I have the biggest hangover – I’ll not be doing that again any time soon.”

  2. Similar negative effects caused by previous excessive consumption of something else, such as a drug, coffee, sugar, etc.

Synonyms

veisalgia

Antonyms

afterglow

Words that rhyme with hangovers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

leftoversturnoverstakeoverscloversrolloversdroversstopoverschangeoversholdoverslayoversroversmakeovers

Related words

holdoverhungoveralcoholismalcoholalcoholicsalcoholsalcoholic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hangovers"?▾

"Hangovers" has 3 syllables: hang · ov · ers.

What does "hangovers" mean?▾

Hangovers: Negative effects, such as headache or nausea, caused by previous drunkenness due to (excessive) consumption of alcohol.

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