How to Pronounce Overcome

To pronounce "overcome", say OV-erc-om-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “overcome”

"overcome" has 4 syllables: ov-erc-om-e. It rhymes with thrum and glum, if that helps it stick.

What does overcome mean?

noun

  1. The burden or recurring theme in a song.
  2. A surplus.

verb

  1. To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.

    “to overcome enemies in battle”

  2. To win or prevail in some sort of battle, contest, etc.

    “We shall overcome.”

Words that rhyme with overcome

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeplumbnumbcomeplumdumb

Related words

surmountoverpowerswampedoverwhelmdefeatsubdueoverpoweredvanquished

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overcome"?▾

"Overcome" has 4 syllables: ov · erc · om · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "overcome"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overcome" is /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/.

What does "overcome" mean?▾

Overcome: The burden or recurring theme in a song.

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