How to Pronounce "overflows"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌfɫoʊz
OH-ver-FLOHZ
ˌəʊvəˈfləʊz
oh-vuh-FLOHZ
Definition
'Overflows' means something is so full that it spills out or goes beyond its limits, often with liquids but also with emotions, data, or crowds.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌfɫoʊz
British English
ˌəʊvəˈfləʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-FLOHZ
UK
oh-vuh-FLOHZ
Listen in Context
The river overflows after heavy rain.
If the cup overflows, clean it up.
The bathtub sometimes overflows when I forget to turn off the water.
Her heart overflows with gratitude for their help.