How to Pronounce Overburden

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

OV-erb-urd-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “overburden”

"overburden" has 4 syllables: ov-erb-urd-en. It rhymes with unburden and werden, if that helps it stick.

What does overburden mean?

noun

  1. The rock and subsoil that lies above a mineral deposit such as a coal seam.
  2. A sterile stratum that lies above the stratum being investigated

verb

  1. To overload or overtax

Words that rhyme with overburden

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unburdenwerdenberdanbirdenburdenburdinburdon

Related words

overloadoverwhelmoverchargeburdenencumberoverlyingrecoverymuck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overburden"?▾

"Overburden" has 4 syllables: ov · erb · urd · en.

What does "overburden" mean?▾

Overburden: The rock and subsoil that lies above a mineral deposit such as a coal seam.

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