How to Pronounce Overloading

To pronounce "overloading", say OV-erl-oad-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “overloading”

"overloading" has 4 syllables: ov-erl-oad-ing. It rhymes with foreboding and goading, if that helps it stick.

What does overloading mean?

verb

  1. To load excessively
  2. To provide too much power to a circuit

noun

  1. A type of polymorphism, where different functions, operators or variables with the same name are invoked based on the data types of the parameters passed.
  2. Loading of a vehicle with too heavy a weight.

    “Operators can be fined for overloading of vehicles.”

Words that rhyme with overloading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forebodinggoadingbodingunloadingexplodingencodingerodingcodingrailroadingdecodingimplodingloading

Related words

overburdenoverchargesurchargeclogprotectorcongestionloadingoverhead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overloading"?▾

"Overloading" has 4 syllables: ov · erl · oad · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "overloading"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overloading" is /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/.

What does "overloading" mean?▾

Overloading: To load excessively

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