How to Pronounce "overheard"
word
/ˈoʊvɝˈhɝd/
oh-vur-HURD
/ˌəʊvəhˈɜːd/
oh-vuh-HURD
Definition
Heard what someone else was saying, usually without them knowing and by accident.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊvɝˈhɝd/
British English
/ˌəʊvəhˈɜːd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-vur-HURD
UK
oh-vuh-HURD
Listen in Context
I overheard my parents talking about a surprise.
She overheard someone say her name in the hallway.
We overheard their conversation from the next table.
I overheard you mentioning a trip to Paris—are you going soon?