How to Pronounce Overthrow

To pronounce "overthrow", say OV-erthr-ow — 3 syllables, IPA /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “overthrow”

"overthrow" has 3 syllables: ov-erthr-ow. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does overthrow mean?

noun

  1. A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.
  2. An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.

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.

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Words that rhyme with overthrow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

overturnreverseoverrideupsetoverrulederangementunderminesubvert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overthrow"?▾

"Overthrow" has 3 syllables: ov · erthr · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "overthrow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overthrow" is /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/.

What does "overthrow" mean?▾

Overthrow: A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.

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