How to Pronounce Leftovers

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

LEFT-ov-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “leftovers”

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

What does leftovers mean?

noun

  1. Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

    “It's a leftover from yesterday, but it's still perfectly good.”

  2. (chiefly in the plural, usually of food) Remaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.

    “Not leftovers again!”

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Words that rhyme with leftovers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

turnovershangoverstakeoverscloversrolloversdroversstopoverschangeoversholdoverslayoversroversmakeovers

Related words

remnantremainingleftoddunexhaustedunexpendeduneatenwarmed-over

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leftovers"?▾

"Leftovers" has 3 syllables: left · ov · ers.

What does "leftovers" mean?▾

Leftovers: Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

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