How to Pronounce Overlaps

To pronounce "overlaps", say OV-erl-aps — 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-aps

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💡 Tip for remembering “overlaps”

"overlaps" has 3 syllables: ov-erl-aps. It rhymes with collapse and lapse, if that helps it stick.

What does overlaps 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.

Words that rhyme with overlaps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collapselapseelapseperhapsrelapsesnapsscrapschapstrapsgapsflapswraps

Related words

intersectionconvergencelapagreescoincidecoincidencescoincidesconcurs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overlaps"?▾

"Overlaps" has 3 syllables: ov · erl · aps.

What does "overlaps" mean?▾

Overlaps: Something that overlaps or is overlapped

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