How to Pronounce "overflow"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌfɫoʊ/, /ˌoʊvɝˈfɫoʊ
OH-ver-floh
ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ
OH-vuh-floh
Definition
To flow over the edge of something because it is too full, or the amount by which something becomes too full. Often used for liquids, but can also be used for numbers, data, or crowds.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌfɫoʊ/, /ˌoʊvɝˈfɫoʊ
British English
ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-floh
UK
OH-vuh-floh
Listen in Context
The water began to overflow from the sink.
If you pour too much, the cup will overflow.
There was an overflow of people at the concert.
My inbox is starting to overflow with emails.