How to Pronounce Overpayment

To pronounce "overpayment", say OV-erp-aym-ent — 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-erp-aym-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “overpayment”

"overpayment" has 4 syllables: ov-erp-aym-ent. It rhymes with raiment and repayment, if that helps it stick.

What does overpayment mean?

noun

  1. Payment exceeding the amount actually due.

    “The employer sued to recover overpayment of wages.”

Antonyms

arreararrearsbacklogbeing behind

Words that rhyme with overpayment

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

raimentrepaymentembaymentclaimantprepaymentnonpaymentcopaymentunderpayment

Related words

excesssurplusoverdependencetooamountsuminequityunderpayment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overpayment"?▾

"Overpayment" has 4 syllables: ov · erp · aym · ent.

What does "overpayment" mean?▾

Overpayment: Payment exceeding the amount actually due.

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