The word is pronounced as /ˈəʊvərɔːl/ in British English and /ˈoʊvərɔːl/ in American English. You say it in three parts: first "o-ver," like saying "over" but quickly, and then "all," just like the word that means everything or completely.

"Overall" means considering everything or in general. When you talk about the overall situation, you're looking at the big picture, not just one part of it. It can also describe a type of clothing that covers most of the body, like what some people wear for work to protect their clothes underneath, but this use is less common when talking about general topics.