How to Pronounce Overdoses

To pronounce "overdoses", say OV-erd-os-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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OV-erd-os-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “overdoses”

"overdoses" has 4 syllables: ov-erd-os-es. It rhymes with apoptosis and doses, if that helps it stick.

What does overdoses mean?

noun

  1. An excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.

    “die of a heroin overdose.”

verb

  1. To dose excessively, to take an overdose.

    “Be careful not to overdose on those pills.”

  2. To indulge in something excessively.

Words that rhyme with overdoses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

opioidsunderdoseopiatespoisoningsaddictsopioidheroinnarcotics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overdoses"?▾

"Overdoses" has 4 syllables: ov · erd · os · es.

What does "overdoses" mean?▾

Overdoses: An excessive and dangerous dose of a drug.

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