How to Pronounce "overworked"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈwɝkt
oh-ver-WURKT
ˌəʊvəwˈɜːkt
OH-vuh-WURKT
Definition
Describes someone who has too much work or works too hard, often leading to tiredness or stress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈwɝkt
British English
ˌəʊvəwˈɜːkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-WURKT
UK
OH-vuh-WURKT
Listen in Context
He feels overworked at his new job.
Many doctors are overworked during flu season.
She became overworked after taking on extra projects.
I'm so overworked, I barely have time to sleep these days.