overtime

/ˈoʊvərtaɪm/
Syllables o·ver·time
Stress O-ver-time

Phonics Breakdown

o
/oʊ/
long o
ver
/vər/
er schwa
time
/taɪm/
long i (i_e)

Meaning

time worked beyond regular working hours; extra working time

Sound Reference

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o=/oʊ/(go) + ver=/vər/(over) + time=/taɪm/(time)

Example

She worked overtime to finish the project.