How to Pronounce Spillovers

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

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Letters

SPILL-ov-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “spillovers”

"spillovers" has 3 syllables: spill-ov-ers.

What does spillovers 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.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spillovers"?▾

"Spillovers" has 3 syllables: spill · ov · ers.

What does "spillovers" mean?▾

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

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