How to Pronounce Overriding

To pronounce "overriding", say OV-err-id-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

OV-err-id-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “overriding”

"overriding" has 4 syllables: ov-err-id-ing. It rhymes with abiding and providing, if that helps it stick.

What does overriding mean?

verb

  1. To ride across or beyond something.
  2. To ride a horse too hard.

noun

  1. The act or process by which something is overridden.

adjective

  1. Superior, of supreme importance in the case.

Words that rhyme with overriding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidingprovidingchidingglidingstridingcoincidingguidingderidingpresidinghidingslidingsubsiding

Related words

predominatepreponderantparamountpredominantdominantpreponderatingurgentpressing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overriding"?▾

"Overriding" has 4 syllables: ov · err · id · ing.

What does "overriding" mean?▾

Overriding: To ride across or beyond something.

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