How to Pronounce Overlap

To pronounce "overlap", say OV-erl-ap — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈəʊvəˌlæp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “overlap”

"overlap" has 3 syllables: ov-erl-ap. It rhymes with snap and trap, if that helps it stick.

What does overlap mean?

noun

  1. Something that overlaps or is overlapped
  2. A situation in the game where an attacking line has more players in it than the defensive line coming to meet it. The attacking side may exploit the overlap by using their superior numbers to break the opposition's defensive line. If attackers outnumber defenders by more than one player this is often termed a two man overlap or three man overlap, etc. If the attacking side fails to break through usually due to poor execution, they are said to waste an overlap.

verb

  1. To extend over and partly cover something.

    “The mouse-mat overlapped the edge of the desk.”

  2. To have an area, range, character or function in common.

    “The two maps overlapped at the east and west edges.”

Synonyms

intersect

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Words that rhyme with overlap

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snaptraplapwrapsapclapflaprapcrapmishappapstopgap

Related words

intersectionconvergencelapoverlayoverlieinterweavingcrosscutlayering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overlap"?▾

"Overlap" has 3 syllables: ov · erl · ap.

What is the IPA transcription of "overlap"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overlap" is /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/.

What does "overlap" mean?▾

Overlap: Something that overlaps or is overlapped

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