How to Pronounce "overrides"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌɹaɪdz
OH-vur-RYDZ
ˌəʊvəɹˈaɪdz
uh-VOH-vuh-RYDZ
Definition
To replace, set aside, or have more importance than something else, especially rules, decisions, or settings. Often used when one authority or action makes another invalid or less relevant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌɹaɪdz
British English
ˌəʊvəɹˈaɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vur-RYDZ
UK
uh-VOH-vuh-RYDZ
Listen in Context
The new rule overrides the old one.
Manual input overrides the automatic setting.
This button overrides all other controls.
Her decision overrides anything the team decided earlier.