How to Pronounce Overcoming

To pronounce "overcoming", say OV-erc-om-ing — 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-erc-om-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “overcoming”

"overcoming" has 4 syllables: ov-erc-om-ing. It rhymes with forthcoming and shortcoming, if that helps it stick.

What does overcoming mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The act by which something is overcome, or surmounted.

Words that rhyme with overcoming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forthcomingshortcomingcomingupcomingbecomingunbecominghumminggummingrimmingthrumminglimningdrumming

Related words

surmountoverpowerswampedoverwhelmdefeatsubdueoverpoweredvanquished

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overcoming"?▾

"Overcoming" has 4 syllables: ov · erc · om · ing.

What does "overcoming" mean?▾

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

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