How to Pronounce Overdoing

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

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Letters

OV-erd-oing

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💡 Tip for remembering “overdoing”

"overdoing" has 3 syllables: ov-erd-oing. It rhymes with stewing and misconstruing, if that helps it stick.

What does overdoing mean?

verb

  1. To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.

    “I overdid the sweets during the holidays and put on some weight.”

  2. To cook for too long.

    “to overdo the meat”

Synonyms

exaggerateexceloutdosurpassexhaustfatigueovertaskovertax

Antonyms

undercookunderdo

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Words that rhyme with overdoing

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stewingmisconstruingviewingpursuingundoingbluingscrewingmewingreviewingcuingeschewingbrewing

Related words

exaggerateoveractivityovergoingoverinvolvementoverabuseoverdosinghyper-useoverdoer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overdoing"?▾

"Overdoing" has 3 syllables: ov · erd · oing.

What does "overdoing" mean?▾

Overdoing: To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.

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