How to Pronounce Overtopping

To pronounce "overtopping", say OV-ert-opp-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /əʊvəˈtɒpɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/əʊvəˈtɒpɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “overtopping”

"overtopping" has 4 syllables: ov-ert-opp-ing.

What does overtopping mean?

verb

  1. To be higher than; to rise over the top of.
  2. To place too many toppings on.

    “to overtop a pizza”

noun

  1. An instance of water going over the top of a barrier such as a sea wall or levee.

adjective

  1. Surmounting, surpassing.

Related words

overfloodoverstowinundationoverswellingoverlardingoverswelloverfluxoverrun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overtopping"?▾

"Overtopping" has 4 syllables: ov · ert · opp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "overtopping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overtopping" is /əʊvəˈtɒpɪŋ/.

What does "overtopping" mean?▾

Overtopping: To be higher than; to rise over the top of.

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