How to Pronounce Overalls

To pronounce "overalls", say OV-er-alls — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɐʉv(ə)ɹəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɐʉv(ə)ɹəlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “overalls”

"overalls" has 3 syllables: ov-er-alls. It rhymes with pitfalls and balls, if that helps it stick.

What does overalls 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.

noun

  1. (outside North America) Loose fitting garment worn over regular clothes to protect them.
  2. Loose fitting pair of pants with supporting cross-straps and a panel of material in the chest (called a bib), often associated with farm work.

Synonyms

overslopslopboiler suitcoverallsdungareesoverall

Words that rhyme with overalls

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pitfallsballsprotocolsdallessprawlsbefallsshortfallscoverallseyeballsschmalzrecallsaerosols

Related words

generaltotalgrossboilersuitcoverallspantscombinationssuspenders

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overalls"?▾

"Overalls" has 3 syllables: ov · er · alls.

What is the IPA transcription of "overalls"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overalls" is /ˈɐʉv(ə)ɹəlz/.

What does "overalls" mean?▾

Overalls: 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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