How to Pronounce "overdoses"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌdoʊsɪz
OH-ver-doh-siz
ˈəʊvədˌəʊzɪz
OH-vuh-doh-siz
Definition
'Overdoses' is the plural of 'overdose' and means taking too much of a drug, medicine, or substance that can cause serious harm or death.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌdoʊsɪz
British English
ˈəʊvədˌəʊzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-doh-siz
UK
OH-vuh-doh-siz
Listen in Context
There were three overdoses at the hospital last night.
Many overdoses are caused by mixing drugs.
Paramedics treated two overdoses today.
Sadly, opioid overdoses have increased in recent years.