How to Pronounce "overtaken"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌteɪkən
OH-ver-TAY-kuhn
ˌəʊvətˈeɪkən
oh-vuh-TAY-kuhn
Definition
Passed by someone or something going faster or becoming more successful. Can be used for vehicles on the road or for surpassing someone in achievement or amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌteɪkən
British English
ˌəʊvətˈeɪkən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-TAY-kuhn
UK
oh-vuh-TAY-kuhn
Listen in Context
She was overtaken by a faster runner.
Our company has been overtaken by a competitor.
The car was overtaken on the highway.
I was deep in thought when I realized I’d been overtaken by three cyclists.