How to Pronounce Overwinter

To pronounce "overwinter", say OV-erw-int-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

OV-erw-int-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “overwinter”

"overwinter" has 4 syllables: ov-erw-int-er. It rhymes with splinter and winter, if that helps it stick.

What does overwinter mean?

verb

  1. To keep or preserve for the winter.

    “It is best to overwinter tender plants indoors.”

  2. To spend the winter (in a particular place).

    “Insects may overwinter in fallen fruit if it is not removed.”

adjective

  1. Occurring over the winter season.

adverb

  1. During the winter.

Words that rhyme with overwinter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

splinterwintermidwinterreenterwynterinter-minter

Related words

winteringwintertimehibernatewinterlarvaeoutwinterin-winterwinterize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overwinter"?▾

"Overwinter" has 4 syllables: ov · erw · int · er.

What does "overwinter" mean?▾

Overwinter: To keep or preserve for the winter.

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