How to Pronounce Overshot

To pronounce "overshot", say OV-ersh-ot — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊ.vəˌʃɒt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈəʊ.vəˌʃɒt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “overshot”

"overshot" has 3 syllables: ov-ersh-ot. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

What does overshot 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.

noun

  1. An overshot water wheel.

adjective

  1. (of a water wheel) powered by water that flows over the top from above
  2. Having the upper teeth projecting beyond the lower, as in the jaws of some dogs.

Words that rhyme with overshot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

protrusivewaterwheelovertakenobsoleteantiquatedoutdatedoutmodedovermatched

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overshot"?▾

"Overshot" has 3 syllables: ov · ersh · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "overshot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overshot" is /ˈəʊ.vəˌʃɒt/.

What does "overshot" mean?▾

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

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