How to pronounce overclock
Say it like oh-ver-KLAWK. Overclock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAWK).
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- oh
- ver
- KLAWK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overclock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KLAWKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of overclock
- 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-KLAWK.
What does overclock mean?
- To run a processor (CPU), or any electronic logic device, at a speed higher than is recommended by the manufacturer.
- The act of overclocking.
Where does overclock come from?
From over- + clock.
Words that rhyme with overclock
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Questions about saying overclock
How do you pronounce overclock?
Say oh-ver-KLAWK. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈklɔk/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈklɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overclock?
Overclock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAWK). Broken into parts: oh · ver · KLAWK.
Is overclock 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 /ˌəʊvəˈklɔːk/ (oh-vuh-KLAWK).