How to Pronounce Overwintering

To pronounce "overwintering", say OV-erw-int-er-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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13

Letters

OV-erw-int-er-ing

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"overwintering" has 5 syllables: ov-erw-int-er-ing.

What does overwintering 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.”

noun

  1. The action of overwintering
  2. The survival of an infectious agent or its vector through the winter, during which time it does not infect a host

Related words

winteringwintertimehibernationwinterstayhibernatingwinterizationvernalisation

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How many syllables are in "overwintering"?▾

"Overwintering" has 5 syllables: ov · erw · int · er · ing.

What does "overwintering" mean?▾

Overwintering: To keep or preserve for the winter.

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