How to Pronounce "overs"
word
ˈoʊvɝz
OH-verz
ˈəʊvəz
OH-vuhz
Definition
In cricket, an "over" is a set of six balls bowled by one player. In other sports, "overs" may refer to extra rounds or periods played beyond the regular time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝz
British English
ˈəʊvəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-verz
UK
OH-vuhz
Listen in Context
There are twenty overs in a T20 cricket match.
The bowler finished his ten overs without any wicket.
He bowled five overs in the morning.
The match went into extra overs after the teams were tied.