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overpowering

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "overpowering" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

4 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
4syllables

overpowering

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overpowering is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, overpowering is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoverpowering

1verb
  • To subdue someone by superior force.

    Example: "We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours."

  • To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.

    Example: "Bright light overpowers the eyes."

  • To render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.

    Example: "The dish was OK, but the garlic slightly overpowered the herbs."

  • To make excessively powerful.
1adjective
  • That overpowers; so strong as to be overwhelming.

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