How to Pronounce "overthrew"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈθɹu
oh-ver-THROO
ˌəʊvəθɹˈuː
oh-vuh-THROO
Definition
Past tense of 'overthrow'; to remove a leader, government, or system from power, usually by force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈθɹu
British English
ˌəʊvəθɹˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-THROO
UK
oh-vuh-THROO
Listen in Context
The people overthrew the king.
They overthrew the old government last year.
The rebels overthrew the dictator after many years.
After months of protests, the military finally overthrew the corrupt leaders.