How to Pronounce "overtures"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌtʃʊɹz
OH-ver-cherz
ˈəʊvətjˌɔːz
OH-vuh-tyawz
Definition
'Overtures' means friendly or tentative approaches to start a relationship, negotiation, or agreement. It can also refer to introductions in music, but is most often used for initial offers or gestures to connect with others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌtʃʊɹz
British English
ˈəʊvətjˌɔːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-cherz
UK
OH-vuh-tyawz
Listen in Context
He ignored all of her overtures for friendship.
The company made overtures to buy the smaller business.
She was pleased by his overtures of apology.
After months of silence, his overtures finally broke the ice.