How to Pronounce Overextend

To pronounce "overextend", say OV-er-ext-end — 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-er-ext-end

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💡 Tip for remembering “overextend”

"overextend" has 4 syllables: ov-er-ext-end. It rhymes with contend and comprehend, if that helps it stick.

What does overextend mean?

verb

  1. To expand or extend to an excessive degree, especially to do so beyond a safe limit.
  2. To apply (a term) to too many referents, by overextension.

Words that rhyme with overextend

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendcomprehendapprehendtranscendcommendcondescendattendportendmendfriendextendbend

Related words

overstrainoverexpandoverstretchoverreachoverdooutgoexceedoverstep

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overextend"?▾

"Overextend" has 4 syllables: ov · er · ext · end.

What does "overextend" mean?▾

Overextend: To expand or extend to an excessive degree, especially to do so beyond a safe limit.

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