How to Pronounce Overpopulated

To pronounce "overpopulated", say OV-erp-op-ul-at-ed — 6 syllables, IPA /ˌoʊvɚˈpɑpjə(ˌ)leɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

overpopulated

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6

Syllables

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Letters

/ˌoʊvɚˈpɑpjə(ˌ)leɪtɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “overpopulated”

"overpopulated" has 6 syllables: ov-erp-op-ul-at-ed. It rhymes with copulated, if that helps it stick.

What does overpopulated mean?

verb

  1. To fill with too many individuals; to exceed the capacity of a region to contain the population.

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Words that rhyme with overpopulated

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copulated

Related words

overcrowdingovercrowdedcrowdedcongestedpopulousoverpopulousoverinhabitedoveroccupied

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overpopulated"?▾

"Overpopulated" has 6 syllables: ov · erp · op · ul · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "overpopulated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overpopulated" is /ˌoʊvɚˈpɑpjə(ˌ)leɪtɪd/.

What does "overpopulated" mean?▾

Overpopulated: To fill with too many individuals; to exceed the capacity of a region to contain the population.

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