How to Pronounce Overblown

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

OV-erbl-own

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💡 Tip for remembering “overblown”

"overblown" has 3 syllables: ov-erbl-own. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does overblown mean?

verb

  1. To cover with blossoms or flowers.

verb

  1. To blow over; pass over; pass away.
  2. To blow hard or with much violence.

adjective

  1. Of exaggerated importance; too heavily emphasized, hyped, etc.

    “They went all that way just to be in some overblown conference?”

Synonyms

inflated

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Words that rhyme with overblown

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moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

pompousgrandiloquentpretentiousmatureportentouspontificalexaggeratedover-the-top

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overblown"?▾

"Overblown" has 3 syllables: ov · erbl · own.

What does "overblown" mean?▾

Overblown: To cover with blossoms or flowers.

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