How to Pronounce "overtake"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌteɪk
OH-ver-TAYK
ˌəʊvətˈeɪk
oh-vuh-TAYK
Definition
To move ahead of someone or something, especially by going faster; also, to become greater or more successful than someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌteɪk
British English
ˌəʊvətˈeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-TAYK
UK
oh-vuh-TAYK
Listen in Context
The car tried to overtake the truck on the highway.
She hopes to overtake her classmates in math.
Sales in our shop may soon overtake those of our main competitor.
I sped up to overtake a slow-moving cyclist.