How to Pronounce "overwhelmingly"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈwɛɫmɪŋɫi/, /ˌoʊvɝhˈwɛɫmɪŋɫi
oh-ver-WELM-ing-lee
ˌəʊvəwˈɛlmɪŋli
oh-vuh-WELM-ing-lee
Definition
In a way that is very strong or large, so that it is difficult to oppose or ignore. Often used to mean the majority or almost all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈwɛɫmɪŋɫi/, /ˌoʊvɝhˈwɛɫmɪŋɫi
British English
ˌəʊvəwˈɛlmɪŋli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-WELM-ing-lee
UK
oh-vuh-WELM-ing-lee
Listen in Context
The plan was overwhelmingly approved by the team.
People overwhelmingly support the new law.
The vote was overwhelmingly in favor.
The public reaction was overwhelmingly positive.