How to Pronounce "overturns"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌtɝnz
OH-ver-TURNZ
ˌəʊvətˈɜːnz
uh-vuh-TURNZ
Definition
To turn something upside down or to reverse a decision, law, or situation so it becomes the opposite of what it was. It can mean causing something to fall over physically, or changing an official ruling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌtɝnz
British English
ˌəʊvətˈɜːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-TURNZ
UK
uh-vuh-TURNZ
Listen in Context
The judge overturns the previous verdict.
If a boat overturns, everyone can fall into the water.
Heavy wind sometimes overturns trees during storms.
The court overturns laws that are found unconstitutional.