How to Pronounce "overlapped"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌɫæpt
OH-ver-LAPT
ˌəʊvəlˈæpt
oh-vuh-LAPT
Definition
When one thing partly covers or happens at the same time as another. Used for physical objects or events/times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌɫæpt
British English
ˌəʊvəlˈæpt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-LAPT
UK
oh-vuh-LAPT
Listen in Context
The two pictures overlapped on the wall.
The meetings overlapped by ten minutes.
Some colors overlapped in the painting.
Their vacation plans overlapped, so they traveled together.