How to Pronounce "overheads"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌhɛdz
OH-vur-hedz
ˌəʊvəhˈɛdz
uh-vuh-HEDZ
Definition
Regular business expenses that are not directly tied to producing a product or service, such as rent, utilities, or salaries of administrative staff.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌhɛdz
British English
ˌəʊvəhˈɛdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vur-hedz
UK
uh-vuh-HEDZ
Listen in Context
Our company's overheads are higher this year than last year.
Rent and electricity are part of the overheads that every business pays.
Small shops often struggle to keep their overheads low.
If we want to stay profitable, we need to reduce our overheads.