To pronounce "overwhelm", say OV-erwh-elm — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
overwhelm
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OV-erwh-elm
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"overwhelm" has 3 syllables: ov-erwh-elm. It rhymes with realm and whelm, if that helps it stick.
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"Overwhelm" has 3 syllables: ov · erwh · elm.
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