How to Pronounce O'er

To pronounce "o'er", say O'ER — one syllable, IPA /ɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɔː/

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What does o'er mean?

adverb

  1. Thoroughly; completely; from beginning to end.

    “I'm going to look over our department's expenses.”

  2. To an excessive degree; overly.

preposition

  1. Physical positioning.
  2. By comparison.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "o'er"?▾

"O'er" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "o'er"?▾

The IPA transcription of "o'er" is /ɔː/.

What does "o'er" mean?▾

O'er: Thoroughly; completely; from beginning to end.

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