Hyphenation of overhear

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word overhear? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

over-hear

Definitions of overhear:

1.	Hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers We overheard the conversation at the next table

Synonyms of overhear:

verb	catch, take in, hear

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