how to pronounce overkill

/ˈɔʊ̯vɐˌkɪl/

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overkill is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of overkill

noun:

Overkill.

overkill frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word overkill occurs in german on average 0.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.