How to Pronounce Overrunning

To pronounce "overrunning", say OV-err-unn-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

11

Letters

OV-err-unn-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “overrunning”

"overrunning" has 4 syllables: ov-err-unn-ing. It rhymes with cunning and stunning, if that helps it stick.

What does overrunning mean?

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.”

Words that rhyme with overrunning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cunningstunningrunningshunningwoningskinningbunningpunningtwinningtinningsunningshinning

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overrunning"?▾

"Overrunning" has 4 syllables: ov · err · unn · ing.

What does "overrunning" mean?▾

Overrunning: To defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing the enemy positions conclusively.

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