How to Pronounce "overwhelms"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈwɛɫmz/, /ˌoʊvɝhˈwɛɫmz
oh-ver-WELMZ
ˌəʊvəwˈɛlmz
oh-vuh-WELMZ
Definition
To affect someone so strongly that they feel unable to cope; it can refer to being flooded with emotions, tasks, or physical force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈwɛɫmz/, /ˌoʊvɝhˈwɛɫmz
British English
ˌəʊvəwˈɛlmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-WELMZ
UK
oh-vuh-WELMZ
Listen in Context
Loud noise sometimes overwhelms me.
This math homework overwhelms her.
Sad news often overwhelms people.
He never talks about his feelings, so everything just overwhelms him quietly.