How to Pronounce Overstepped

To pronounce "overstepped", say OV-erst-epp-ed — 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-erst-epp-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “overstepped”

"overstepped" has 4 syllables: ov-erst-epp-ed. It rhymes with adept and inept, if that helps it stick.

What does overstepped mean?

verb

  1. To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.

    “That color scheme really oversteps the bounds of good taste.”

  2. To take a step in which the foot touches ground too far forward.

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Words that rhyme with overstepped

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adeptineptpreceptacceptinterceptpreppedleaptsweptycleptleapedweptcrept

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overstepped"?▾

"Overstepped" has 4 syllables: ov · erst · epp · ed.

What does "overstepped" mean?▾

Overstepped: To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.

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