To pronounce "overhears", say OV-erh-ears — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
overhears
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OV-erh-ears
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"overhears" has 3 syllables: ov-erh-ears. It rhymes with jeers and teres, if that helps it stick.
verb
“I was hanging clothes in the garden and I overheard the neighbours talking about Sheila's pregnancy.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Overhears" has 3 syllables: ov · erh · ears.
Overhears: To hear something that was not meant for one's ears.
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