How to Pronounce Overall

To pronounce "overall", say OV-er-all — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

OV-er-all

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💡 Tip for remembering “overall”

"overall" has 3 syllables: ov-er-all. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does overall mean?

noun

  1. A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.
  2. (in the plural) A garment, worn for manual labor, with an integral covering extending to the chest, supported by straps.

adjective

  1. All-encompassing, all around.

adverb

  1. Generally; with everything considered.

    “Overall, there is not enough evidence to form a clear conclusion.”

Synonyms

overslopslopbigentiretotalwholeexhaustivethoroughall things considered

Words that rhyme with overall

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

generaltotalgrossboilersuitall-embracingall-encompassingall-roundacross-the-board

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overall"?▾

"Overall" has 3 syllables: ov · er · all.

What does "overall" mean?▾

Overall: A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.

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