How to Pronounce Overworked

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

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4

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10

Letters

OV-erw-ork-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “overworked”

"overworked" has 4 syllables: ov-erw-ork-ed. It rhymes with irked and smirked, if that helps it stick.

What does overworked mean?

verb

  1. To make (someone) work too hard.

    “to overwork a horse”

  2. To work too hard.

adjective

  1. Subjected to too much work.

    “Overworked and underpaid? Then quit your job and become a pro darts player.”

  2. (of a word, phrase, etc.) Having been overused such that it has lost its meaning; trite; banal.

    “overworked, unaffecting cliches”

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Words that rhyme with overworked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

irkedsmirkedworkedjerkedburkedlurkedreworkedshirkedperkedquirkedclerkednetworked

Related words

exploitoverburdenedoverloadedoverstretchedswampedbusyslammedovercrowded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overworked"?▾

"Overworked" has 4 syllables: ov · erw · ork · ed.

What does "overworked" mean?▾

Overworked: To make (someone) work too hard.

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