How to Pronounce Overbearing

To pronounce "overbearing", say OV-erb-ear-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

OV-erb-ear-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “overbearing”

"overbearing" has 4 syllables: ov-erb-ear-ing. It rhymes with bearing and raring, if that helps it stick.

What does overbearing mean?

verb

  1. To carry over.
  2. To push through by physical weight or strength; to overwhelm, overcome.

adjective

  1. Overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.

Synonyms

demandingdictatorialdominanthaughtyhigh-handed

Words that rhyme with overbearing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bearingraringcaringdaringdespairingblaringglaringflaringtearingsnaringpairinguncaring

Related words

domineeringdictatorialauthoritarianbossyhigh-handedproudhaughtyarrogant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overbearing"?▾

"Overbearing" has 4 syllables: ov · erb · ear · ing.

What does "overbearing" mean?▾

Overbearing: To carry over.

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