How to Pronounce “overruled

word

/ˌoʊvɝˈɹuɫd/
oh-vur-ROOLD
/ˌəʊvəɹˈuːld/
oh-vuh-ROOLD

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌoʊvɝˈɹuɫd/

British English

/ˌəʊvəɹˈuːld/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

oh-vur-ROOLD

UK

oh-vuh-ROOLD

Listen in Context

The judge overruled the lawyer's objection.

My request for more time was overruled by my boss.

Her idea was quickly overruled in the meeting.

"Objection!" "Overruled," the judge said firmly.