How to Pronounce Overworking

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

OV-erw-ork-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “overworking”

"overworking" has 4 syllables: ov-erw-ork-ing. It rhymes with lurking and shirking, if that helps it stick.

What does overworking mean?

verb

  1. To make (someone) work too hard.

    “to overwork a horse”

  2. To work too hard.

Words that rhyme with overworking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lurkingshirkinghardworkingjerkingsmirkingnetworkingworkingmetalworkingreworkingwoodworkingclerkingperking

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overworking"?▾

"Overworking" has 4 syllables: ov · erw · ork · ing.

What does "overworking" mean?▾

Overworking: To make (someone) work too hard.

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