How to Pronounce "overburdened"
word
ˈoʊvɝˈbɝdənd
OH-vur-BUR-dnd
ˌəʊvəbˈɜːdənd
oh-vuh-BUR-dnd
Definition
Having too much to carry, do, or deal with, resulting in stress or difficulty; often describes people with too many responsibilities or things to handle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˈbɝdənd
British English
ˌəʊvəbˈɜːdənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vur-BUR-dnd
UK
oh-vuh-BUR-dnd
Listen in Context
She felt overburdened by her job and family duties.
Many nurses are overburdened with too many patients.
The school system is overburdened and needs more teachers.
I'm feeling really overburdened lately—there's just too much on my plate.