How to pronounce overbooked
Say it like OH-ver-buukt. Overbooked has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- buukt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overbooked 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.
- buuktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of overbooked
- 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-buukt.
What does overbooked mean?
- Having had more seats, tickets, or slots sold or guaranteed than were available.
- simple past and past participle of overbook How to pronounce overbook
Questions about saying overbooked
How do you pronounce overbooked?
Say OH-ver-buukt. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌbʊkt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌbʊkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overbooked?
Overbooked has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · buukt.
Is overbooked 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 /ˈəʊvəˌbʊkt/ (OH-vuh-buukt).