How to Pronounce "overture"
word
/ˈoʊvɝtʃɝ/
OH-ver-chur
/ˈəʊvətjˌɔː/
OH-vuh-tyaw
Definition
An overture is a piece of music played at the beginning of an opera or musical, or an initial approach or proposal made to start a discussion or relationship.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊvɝtʃɝ/
British English
/ˈəʊvətjˌɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-chur
UK
OH-vuh-tyaw
Listen in Context
The orchestra played the overture before the opera began.
She made an overture to start a conversation with her new neighbor.
The show always begins with an exciting overture.
He sent an overture to the rival team, hoping to start peace talks.