How to Pronounce Over

To pronounce "over", say OV-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/. 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

/ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “over”

"over" has 2 syllables: ov-er. It rhymes with moreover and rover, if that helps it stick.

What does over mean?

noun

  1. A set of six legal balls bowled.
  2. Any surplus amount of money, goods delivered, etc.

verb

  1. To go over, or jump over.

    “He overed the fence in good style.”

  2. To run about.

    “The cattle have been overing all day because of the flies.”

adjective

  1. Discontinued; ended or concluded.

    “The show is over.”

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Words that rhyme with over

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moreoverroverchangeovertakeoverspilloverlayoverdrovercrossoverleftoverturnoverpassoverrollover

Related words

endedfinishedcompleteterminatedacrossimmoderateconcludedfinish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "over"?▾

"Over" has 2 syllables: ov · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "over"?▾

The IPA transcription of "over" is /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/.

What does "over" mean?▾

Over: A set of six legal balls bowled.

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