How to Pronounce Overheating

To pronounce "overheating", say OV-erh-eat-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

OV-erh-eat-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “overheating”

"overheating" has 4 syllables: ov-erh-eat-ing. It rhymes with fleeting and bleating, if that helps it stick.

What does overheating mean?

verb

  1. To heat excessively.
  2. To become excessively hot.

noun

  1. A situation where something is overheated.

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Words that rhyme with overheating

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fleetingbleatingmeetingcheatingmetingbeatingheatingcompetingretreatingovereatingdepletingpleating

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overheating"?▾

"Overheating" has 4 syllables: ov · erh · eat · ing.

What does "overheating" mean?▾

Overheating: To heat excessively.

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