How to Pronounce Overcommit

To pronounce "overcommit", say OV-erc-omm-it — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

OV-erc-omm-it

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💡 Tip for remembering “overcommit”

"overcommit" has 4 syllables: ov-erc-omm-it.

What does overcommit mean?

noun

  1. Allocation of more resources than are actually available.

verb

  1. To make excessive commitments, either beyond one's ability or beyond what is reasonable

    “Don't overcommit yourself this month.”

Related words

overcontributeoverexpandoverdooverreachoverextendoverfillovercompensateovercapacitate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overcommit"?▾

"Overcommit" has 4 syllables: ov · erc · omm · it.

What does "overcommit" mean?▾

Overcommit: Allocation of more resources than are actually available.

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