How to Pronounce "overkill"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌkɪɫ
OH-ver-kil
ˌəʊvəkˈɪl
oh-vuh-KIL
Definition
Doing something to a much greater extent than necessary; using more effort, resources, or force than what the situation requires.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌkɪɫ
British English
ˌəʊvəkˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-kil
UK
oh-vuh-KIL
Listen in Context
Using ten people for this small task is overkill.
Locking all the doors and windows is good, but adding an alarm system might be overkill.
Buying three cakes for five people is overkill.
Putting so much salt in your food is really overkill.