How to Pronounce Overtake

To pronounce "overtake", say OV-ert-ak-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊvə(ɹ).teɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ).teɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “overtake”

"overtake" has 4 syllables: ov-ert-ak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does overtake mean?

verb

To pass a more slowly moving object or entity.
“The car was so slow we were overtaken by a bus.”
To become greater than something else

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Words that rhyme with overtake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

break opaque forsake ache slake heartache take make undertake shake fake keepsake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overtake"?▾

"Overtake" has 4 syllables: ov · ert · ak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "overtake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overtake" is /ˈəʊvə(ɹ).teɪk/.

What does "overtake" mean?▾

Overtake: To pass a more slowly moving object or entity.

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