How to Pronounce "overshadowed"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈʃædoʊd
oh-ver-SHAD-ohd
ˌəʊvəʃˈædəʊd
oh-vuh-SHAD-ohd
Definition
If someone or something is overshadowed, they appear less important or impressive because someone or something else dominates attention. It can also mean to be literally shaded over or made less bright.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈʃædoʊd
British English
ˌəʊvəʃˈædəʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-SHAD-ohd
UK
oh-vuh-SHAD-ohd
Listen in Context
His achievement was overshadowed by the team's loss.
The tall building overshadowed the small park.
She felt overshadowed by her older sister's success.
His good work was completely overshadowed by one small mistake.