How to Pronounce Overhead

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “overhead”

"overhead" has 3 syllables: ov-erh-ead. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does overhead mean?

noun

  1. The expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided.
  2. The items or classes of expense not directly assigned to goods or services provided.

adjective

  1. Located above, especially over the head

    “Place your luggage in the overhead lockers.”

  2. Kicked over one's own head

adverb

  1. Above one's head; in the sky.

    “birds flying overhead”

  2. Per head; for each individual.

Words that rhyme with overhead

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

elevatedsmashaerialviewgraph

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overhead"?▾

"Overhead" has 3 syllables: ov · erh · ead.

What is the IPA transcription of "overhead"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overhead" is /ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/.

What does "overhead" mean?▾

Overhead: The expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided.

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