How to Pronounce "overbite"
word
ˈoʊvərˌbaɪt
OH-ver-byt
ˌəʊvəbˈaɪt
oh-vuh-BYT
Definition
An overbite is a dental condition where the upper front teeth overlap or cover the lower front teeth more than normal when the mouth is closed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvərˌbaɪt
British English
ˌəʊvəbˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-byt
UK
oh-vuh-BYT
Listen in Context
My dentist said I have an overbite.
An overbite can make eating difficult for some people.
Braces can help fix an overbite.
I never realized my overbite until I saw my profile in a photo.