How to Pronounce "overman"
word
ˈoʊvɝmən
OH-ver-muhn
ˈəʊvəmæn
OH-vuh-man
Definition
An 'overman' can mean a supervisor at a mine, or in philosophy (especially Nietzsche), a person who is superior to others and creates their own values, often called a 'superman.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝmən
British English
ˈəʊvəmæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-muhn
UK
OH-vuh-man
Listen in Context
The overman is responsible for the safety of miners underground.
Nietzsche wrote about the overman in his philosophy.
Every team in the mine reported to the overman each day.
Some people see the overman as an inspiration to live more bravely.