How to Pronounce Overdraft

To pronounce "overdraft", say OV-erdr-aft — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊvədɹɑːft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈəʊvədɹɑːft/

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💡 Tip for remembering “overdraft”

"overdraft" has 3 syllables: ov-erdr-aft. It rhymes with craft and draft, if that helps it stick.

What does overdraft mean?

noun

  1. The act of overdrawing a bank account.
  2. The amount overdrawn.

    “I have an overdraft of £1234.”

verb

  1. To extract groundwater from (an aquifer) beyond the safe yield or equilibrium yield.

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Words that rhyme with overdraft

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

craftdraftgraftdraughtraftaftwitchcraftaircraftdafthafthandicraftcrankshaft

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overdraft"?▾

"Overdraft" has 3 syllables: ov · erdr · aft.

What is the IPA transcription of "overdraft"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overdraft" is /ˈəʊvədɹɑːft/.

What does "overdraft" mean?▾

Overdraft: The act of overdrawing a bank account.

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