How to Pronounce Overruns

To pronounce "overruns", say OV-err-uns — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

OV-err-uns

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💡 Tip for remembering “overruns”

"overruns" has 3 syllables: ov-err-uns. It rhymes with buns and tons, if that helps it stick.

What does overruns 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.”

Words that rhyme with overruns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bunstonsgunsshunsrunshandgunsonessonsnunsstunsfunsoutruns

Related words

overproductionoverflowplaguedtroubledinfestinfestedabuses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overruns"?▾

"Overruns" has 3 syllables: ov · err · uns.

What does "overruns" mean?▾

Overruns: An instance of overrunning

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