Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

flyover

/ˈflaɪˌoʊvɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.81 in modern English

Syllables
fly-over
IPA
/ˈflaɪˌoʊvɚ/
16
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A low-level flight, especially of military aircraft, of a ceremonial nature; a flypast (British).

American usage

noun

A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.

British usage

noun

A high-level overpass built above main overpass lanes.

American usage

noun

Middle America, noncoastal America.

American usage; Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from fly over.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈflaɪˌoʊvɚ/
  • British English: /ˈflaɪˌəʊvə/

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Questions

How do you pronounce flyover?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈflaɪˌoʊvɚ/.
What does flyover mean?
A low-level flight, especially of military aircraft, of a ceremonial nature; a flypast (British).
Where does flyover come from?
Deverbal from fly over.

How to pronounce flyover

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