How to Pronounce Overrun

To pronounce "overrun", say OV-err-un — 3 syllables, IPA /əʊvəˈɹʌn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

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7

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/əʊvəˈɹʌn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “overrun”

"overrun" has 3 syllables: ov-err-un. It rhymes with run and shun, if that helps it stick.

What does overrun mean?

noun

  1. An instance of overrunning
  2. The amount by which something overruns

    “At least this year's overrun isn't as unmanageable as last year!”

verb

  1. To defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing the enemy positions conclusively.
  2. To infest, swarm over, flow over.

    “The vine overran its trellis; the field is overrun with weeds.”

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Words that rhyme with overrun

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

runshunstunonesundungunfunhomespunoverdonedoneundone

Related words

overproductionoverflowplaguedtroubledinfestinfestedovertaking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overrun"?▾

"Overrun" has 3 syllables: ov · err · un.

What is the IPA transcription of "overrun"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overrun" is /əʊvəˈɹʌn/.

What does "overrun" mean?▾

Overrun: An instance of overrunning

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