How to Pronounce "overran"
word
ˈoʊvɝˈɹæn
OH-ver-RAN
ˌəʊvəɹˈæn
oh-vuh-RAN
Definition
'Overran' is the past tense of 'overrun'. It means to spread over or occupy a place quickly, often moving in large numbers, or to exceed a limit or time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˈɹæn
British English
ˌəʊvəɹˈæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-RAN
UK
oh-vuh-RAN
Listen in Context
The army overran the city in one night.
The weeds overran the garden quickly.
The party overran its scheduled time.
Tourists overran the small island every summer.