How to Pronounce "overwhelming"
word
/ˌoʊvɝˈwɛɫmɪŋ/
oh-vur-WEL-ming
/ˌəʊvəwˈɛlmɪŋ/
oh-vuh-WEL-ming
Definition
Something so powerful, large, or intense that it is difficult to deal with or resist. It can describe emotions, tasks, or situations that feel too much to handle.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌoʊvɝˈwɛɫmɪŋ/
British English
/ˌəʊvəwˈɛlmɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-vur-WEL-ming
UK
oh-vuh-WEL-ming
Listen in Context
The noise in the city is overwhelming.
She felt overwhelming joy when she saw her baby.
The homework this week is overwhelming.
Moving to a new country was an overwhelming experience.