How to Pronounce "overcomes"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌkəmz
OH-ver-kuhmz
ˌəʊvəkˈʌmz
uh-vuh-KUMZ
Definition
To successfully deal with and solve a problem or difficulty; to defeat something that is challenging.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌkəmz
British English
ˌəʊvəkˈʌmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-kuhmz
UK
uh-vuh-KUMZ
Listen in Context
She always overcomes her fears.
He overcomes difficulties at work every day.
A hero overcomes many obstacles.
She overcomes every challenge with determination.