How to Pronounce Overland

To pronounce "overland", say OV-erl-and — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

OV-erl-and

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💡 Tip for remembering “overland”

"overland" has 3 syllables: ov-erl-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

What does overland mean?

noun

  1. (travel) a trip by land between the UK and the Indian Sub-continent or Australia, or between the UK and South Africa.

verb

  1. To transport (especially sheep or other farm animals) over land
  2. To travel across land

adjective

  1. By or across land, especially of travel

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Words that rhyme with overland

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reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterland

Related words

landroadrun-offsurfaceinlandonshorerunoffground

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overland"?▾

"Overland" has 3 syllables: ov · erl · and.

What does "overland" mean?▾

Overland: (travel) a trip by land between the UK and the Indian Sub-continent or Australia, or between the UK and South Africa.

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