How to Pronounce Overstepping

To pronounce "overstepping", say OV-erst-epp-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-erst-epp-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “overstepping”

"overstepping" has 4 syllables: ov-erst-epp-ing. It rhymes with stepping and schlepping, if that helps it stick.

What does overstepping 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.

Words that rhyme with overstepping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

steppingschleppingtrepangpreppingsidesteppingpepping

Related words

crossingexceedingovercomingtranscendingoverreachingoverreachtransgressingovertopping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overstepping"?▾

"Overstepping" has 4 syllables: ov · erst · epp · ing.

What does "overstepping" mean?▾

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

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