How to Pronounce "overtaking"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌteɪkɪŋ
OH-ver-TAY-king
ˌəʊvətˈeɪkɪŋ
uh-vuh-TAY-king
Definition
'Overtaking' means passing another vehicle that is moving in the same direction, usually on the road. It can also mean becoming more successful or advanced than someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌteɪkɪŋ
British English
ˌəʊvətˈeɪkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-TAY-king
UK
uh-vuh-TAY-king
Listen in Context
Overtaking on a busy road can be dangerous.
The overtaking of slow vehicles must be done carefully.
Strict rules exist for overtaking on highways.
He's always getting tickets for illegal overtaking.