How to Pronounce "overlord"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌɫɔɹd
OH-ver-lord
ˈəʊvəlˌɔːd
OH-vuh-lawd
Definition
An overlord is a person who has power over other people, especially in a feudal system or as a dominant ruler.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌɫɔɹd
British English
ˈəʊvəlˌɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-lord
UK
OH-vuh-lawd
Listen in Context
The overlord controlled the entire kingdom.
Each village had to obey their overlord.
The overlord collected taxes from all the lands.
He acts like the overlord of the office, telling everyone what to do.