How to Pronounce "overdone"
word
ˈoʊvɝˈdən
OH-ver-DUN
ˌəʊvədˈʌn
oh-vuh-DUN
Definition
Something that is cooked too much, or done with too much effort or exaggeration so it loses its natural quality.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˈdən
British English
ˌəʊvədˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-DUN
UK
oh-vuh-DUN
Listen in Context
The meat is overdone and very dry.
This joke is a bit overdone now.
I think the painting is too overdone and busy.
His reaction was totally overdone—it really wasn't that big of a deal.