How to Pronounce Overwound

To pronounce "overwound", say OV-erw-ound — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

OV-erw-ound

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💡 Tip for remembering “overwound”

"overwound" has 3 syllables: ov-erw-ound.

What does overwound mean?

verb

  1. To wind (tighten a spring of) something excessively.
  2. To twist itself more tightly.

adjective

  1. Nervous, tense, jumpy.

Related words

overstrungoverwroughtovernervouswound-upoveranxioushigh-strungwiredhighwrought

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overwound"?▾

"Overwound" has 3 syllables: ov · erw · ound.

What does "overwound" mean?▾

Overwound: To wind (tighten a spring of) something excessively.

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