How to Pronounce "overtook"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈtʊk
oh-ver-TOOK
ˌəʊvətˈʊk
oh-vuh-TOOK
Definition
'Overtook' is the past tense of 'overtake.' It means to move ahead of someone or something that was in front of you, usually by going faster. It can also mean becoming greater in number, amount, or importance than someone or something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈtʊk
British English
ˌəʊvətˈʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-TOOK
UK
oh-vuh-TOOK
Listen in Context
She overtook the car in front of her on the highway.
The runner quickly overtook his competitors.
Last year, our sales overtook theirs.
By the time I noticed, the storm had overtaken the boat.