How to pronounce "overdone"

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And what did I say about work?

I love working, right?

The nation I'm building, the marathon I'm running,

the troops, the canvas, the high note, the hum,

the hum, the hum.

I like that hum. I love that hum.

I need that hum. I am that hum.

Am I nothing but that hum?

And then the hum stopped.

Overworked, overused,

overdone, burned out.

The hum stopped.

Now, my three daughters are used to the truth

that their mother is a single working titan.

Harper tells people,

"My mom won't be there, but you can text my nanny."

And Emerson says, "Honey, I'm wanting to go to ShondaLand."

They're children of a titan.

They're baby titans.

They were 12, 3, and 1 when the hum stopped.

The hum of the engine died.

Phonetic Breakdown of "overdone"

Learn how to break down "overdone" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

over-done

2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ovəɹˈdʌn/

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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

OW1 V ER0 D AH1 N

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Definition of "overdone"

Pronunciation: /ovəɹˈdʌn/

Verb

To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.

Example: "I overdid the sweets during the holidays and put on some weight."

Synonyms: exaggerate
To cook for too long.

Example: "to overdo the meat"

Synonyms: overcook

Antonyms: undercook, underdo
To give (someone or something) too much work; to require too much effort or strength of (someone); to use up too much of (something).

Example: "to overdo one’s strength"

Synonyms: exhaust, fatigue, overtask, overtax, wear out
To do more than (someone); to do (something) to a greater extent.

Synonyms: excel, outdo, surpass

Adjective

Cooked too much.
Exaggerated.
Repeated too often; hackneyed.

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