How to Pronounce "overdraft"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌdɹæft
OH-ver-draft
ˈəʊvədɹˌɑːft
OH-vuh-draaft
Definition
An overdraft is a situation where you spend more money than you have in your bank account, and the bank covers the difference up to a certain limit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌdɹæft
British English
ˈəʊvədɹˌɑːft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-draft
UK
OH-vuh-draaft
Listen in Context
My account has an overdraft of $100.
The bank charges a fee for using the overdraft.
She asked her bank to increase her overdraft limit.
I didn’t realize I’d gone into overdraft until I checked my statement.