How to Pronounce "overwhelm"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈwɛɫm/, /ˌoʊvɝhˈwɛɫm
oh-ver-WELM
ˌəʊvəwˈɛlm
oh-vuh-WELM
Definition
To make someone feel so much emotion, stress, or work that it is hard to cope; can also mean to defeat completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈwɛɫm/, /ˌoʊvɝhˈwɛɫm
British English
ˌəʊvəwˈɛlm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-WELM
UK
oh-vuh-WELM
Listen in Context
Too much homework can overwhelm students.
Loud noises can overwhelm small children.
I don't want to overwhelm you with too much information.
She was overwhelmed with joy when she saw her family again.