How to Pronounce "overshadow"
word
ˈoʊvɝˈʃædoʊ
OH-ver-SHAD-oh
ˌəʊvəʃˈædəʊ
oh-vuh-shAD-oh
Definition
To make someone or something less noticeable or less important by being more impressive or prominent. Can also mean to cast a literal shadow over something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˈʃædoʊ
British English
ˌəʊvəʃˈædəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-SHAD-oh
UK
oh-vuh-shAD-oh
Listen in Context
The tall building overshadows the small house.
Her success overshadowed her brother's effort.
Clouds overshadowed the city all day.
I felt like my problems overshadowed our vacation.