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overshadow

How many syllables in overshadow?

  4 syllables

Divide overshadow into syllables:   o-ver-shad-ow
Primary syllable stress:   o-ver-shad-ow
Secondary syllable stress:   o-ver-shad-ow
How to pronounce overshadow:   oh-ver-shad-oh
How to say overshadow:

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Synonyms for overshadow


2 syllables
  • eclipse
  • outshine
  • outdo
  • surpass
3 syllables
4 syllables
  • overpower
  • take the limelight
  • put in the shade
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What rhymes with overshadow

3 syllables
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