How to Pronounce "overwater"
word
ˌoʊvərˈwɔtər
OH-ver-WAW-ter
ˌəʊvəˈwɔːtə
OH-vuh-WAW-tuh
Definition
To give too much water to plants, often causing harm. It can refer to watering more than what is healthy or necessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvərˈwɔtər
British English
ˌəʊvəˈwɔːtə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-WAW-ter
UK
OH-vuh-WAW-tuh
Listen in Context
If you overwater your cactus, it could die.
Do not overwater the flowers.
It is easy to overwater houseplants.
You might accidentally overwater if you don't check the soil first.