How to Pronounce Overview

To pronounce "overview", say OV-erv-iew — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌvjuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌvjuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “overview”

"overview" has 3 syllables: ov-erv-iew. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does overview mean?

noun

  1. A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.
  2. An inspection.

verb

  1. To engage in an overview; to provide a brief summary.

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Words that rhyme with overview

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

abstractbriefingcompendiumsummarizationsummarizewrap-upsynopsisrecapitulation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overview"?▾

"Overview" has 3 syllables: ov · erv · iew.

What is the IPA transcription of "overview"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overview" is /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌvjuː/.

What does "overview" mean?▾

Overview: A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.

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