How to Pronounce Overshooting

To pronounce "overshooting", say OV-ersh-oot-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

12

Letters

OV-ersh-oot-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “overshooting”

"overshooting" has 4 syllables: ov-ersh-oot-ing. It rhymes with disputing and refuting, if that helps it stick.

What does overshooting mean?

verb

  1. To go past something; to go too far.

    “When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line.”

  2. To shoot beyond; to shoot too far to hit something.

Words that rhyme with overshooting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disputingrefutingcommutingconstitutingshootingcomputingflutingfruitingrootinglutingbootingbluetongue

Related words

go-aroundwave-offboombridgingexceedanceexceedingexcessoutpacing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overshooting"?▾

"Overshooting" has 4 syllables: ov · ersh · oot · ing.

What does "overshooting" mean?▾

Overshooting: To go past something; to go too far.

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