Overwhelming has 4 syllables and the stress is on the third syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The bill was passed by an overwhelming majority. | |
| 2. | An overwhelming majority voted to abolish the brutal punishment. | |
| 3. | An overwhelming part of our behavior is learned. | |
| 4. | A poll shows that an overwhelming majority is in favor of the legislation. | |
| 5. | Dreams flew out of that box when it was opened: dreams of secrets written in disappearing ink and of overwhelming odors. | |
| 6. | They were attacking against overwhelming odds. | |
| 7. | He resolutely pushed forward from the start, overwhelming and pushing out his off-balance opponent. | |
| 8. | The sound from the thundersticks was overwhelming at the stadium today. | |
| 9. | The heat is overwhelming. | |
| 10. | Parents' love can sometimes be so overwhelming that you can't breathe. |