How to Pronounce "overturning"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌtɝnɪŋ
OH-ver-TUR-ning
ˌəʊvətˈɜːnɪŋ
oh-vuh-TURN-ing
Definition
The act of turning something upside down, or officially reversing a decision, law, or result.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌtɝnɪŋ
British English
ˌəʊvətˈɜːnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-TUR-ning
UK
oh-vuh-TURN-ing
Listen in Context
The overturning of the boat left everyone in the water.
The court's overturning of the law surprised many people.
Scientists studied the overturning of rocks caused by the earthquake.
The government faced protests after the overturning of the new rule.