How to Pronounce Spillover

To pronounce "spillover", say SPILL-ov-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

SPILL-ov-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “spillover”

"spillover" has 3 syllables: spill-ov-er. It rhymes with moreover and rover, if that helps it stick.

What does spillover mean?

noun

  1. That which overflows; the excess or side effect.

    “The spillover from the dam due to the heavy rains will run down this channel and harmlessly dump into that river, we hope.”

  2. The spread of infectious disease between different species of animal and particularly to humans.

Words that rhyme with spillover

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moreoverroveroverchangeovertakeoverlayover

Related words

overflowspillageoutflowoutpouringspillripplespreadingfall-out

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spillover"?▾

"Spillover" has 3 syllables: spill · ov · er.

What does "spillover" mean?▾

Spillover: That which overflows; the excess or side effect.

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