How to Pronounce Overthrew

To pronounce "overthrew", say OV-erthr-ew — 3 syllables, IPA /oʊ.vɚ.θɹu/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/oʊ.vɚ.θɹu/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “overthrew”

"overthrew" has 3 syllables: ov-erthr-ew. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does overthrew mean?

verb

  1. To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.

    “I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.”

  2. To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

verb

  1. To throw (something) so that it goes too far.

    “He overthrew first base, for an error.”

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Words that rhyme with overthrew

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

threwdeposerepudiatedhitreversedremovedspiltspill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overthrew"?▾

"Overthrew" has 3 syllables: ov · erthr · ew.

What is the IPA transcription of "overthrew"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overthrew" is /oʊ.vɚ.θɹu/.

What does "overthrew" mean?▾

Overthrew: To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.

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