How to Pronounce Overwritten

To pronounce "overwritten", say OV-erwr-itt-en — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

OV-erwr-itt-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “overwritten”

"overwritten" has 4 syllables: ov-erwr-itt-en. It rhymes with smitten and kitten, if that helps it stick.

What does overwritten mean?

verb

  1. To destroy (older data) by recording new data over it.

    “I accidentally saved my unwanted changes and overwrote the version of the document I wanted to keep.”

  2. To cover in writing; to write over the top of.

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Words that rhyme with overwritten

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smittenkittenwrittenmittenfrostbittenhandwrittenbittenunwrittentypewrittenrewritten

Related words

overriddenoverridereplacesubstituterewrittenrewritingoverwornoverread

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overwritten"?▾

"Overwritten" has 4 syllables: ov · erwr · itt · en.

What does "overwritten" mean?▾

Overwritten: To destroy (older data) by recording new data over it.

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