How to pronounce overbook
Say it like OH-ver-buuk. Overbook has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- buukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of overbook
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-buuk.
What does overbook mean?
- To sell or guarantee more seats for (an event) than actually exist.
Where does overbook come from?
From over- + book.
Questions about saying overbook
How do you pronounce overbook?
Say OH-ver-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbook?
Overbook has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · buuk.
Is overbook pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈəʊvəˌbʊk/ (OH-vuh-buuk).