How to Pronounce "overpowering"
word
ˈoʊvɝˈpaʊɹɪŋ
OH-vur-POW-er-ing
ˌəʊvəpˈaʊəɹɪŋ
oh-vuh-POW-uh-ring
Definition
So strong or intense that it is hard to resist or ignore; can refer to feelings, smells, sounds, or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˈpaʊɹɪŋ
British English
ˌəʊvəpˈaʊəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vur-POW-er-ing
UK
oh-vuh-POW-uh-ring
Listen in Context
The overpowering smell made it hard to breathe.
She felt an overpowering sense of sadness.
The heat was overpowering in the small room.
His overpowering personality made others feel nervous.