How to Pronounce "overcame"
word
ˈoʊvɝˈkeɪm
OH-ver-KAYM
ˌəʊvəkˈeɪm
oh-vuh-KAYM
Definition
The past tense of 'overcome'; it means to successfully deal with or defeat a difficulty, problem, or obstacle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˈkeɪm
British English
ˌəʊvəkˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-KAYM
UK
oh-vuh-KAYM
Listen in Context
She overcame her fear of heights.
We overcame many problems to finish the project.
He overcame a serious illness last year.
After months of hard work, they overcame all the obstacles in their way.