How to Pronounce Overhaul

To pronounce "overhaul", say OV-erh-aul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “overhaul”

"overhaul" has 3 syllables: ov-erh-aul. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does overhaul mean?

noun

  1. A major repair, remake, renovation, or revision.

    “The engine required a complete overhaul to run properly.”

  2. The process after the fire appears extinguished in which the firefighters search the structure for signs of hot spots that may cause the structure to reignite. Often this includes the process of salvage under the blanket term, salvage and overhaul.

verb

  1. To modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely.
  2. To pass, overtake, or travel past.

Words that rhyme with overhaul

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

modernizeservicepassovertakerenovationrevamprefitrefurbishing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overhaul"?▾

"Overhaul" has 3 syllables: ov · erh · aul.

What is the IPA transcription of "overhaul"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overhaul" is /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/.

What does "overhaul" mean?▾

Overhaul: A major repair, remake, renovation, or revision.

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