How to pronounce overclocking
Say it like oh-ver-KLAW-king. Overclocking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAW).
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- oh
- ver
- KLAW
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overclocking 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.
- KLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overclocking
- 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-KLAW-king.
What does overclocking mean?
- present participle and gerund of overclock How to pronounce overclock
- An instance or incident of processor (CPU), or any electronic logic device, running at a speed higher than is recommended by the manufacturer.
Words that rhyme with overclocking
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Questions about saying overclocking
How do you pronounce overclocking?
Say oh-ver-KLAW-king. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈklɔkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈklɔːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overclocking?
Overclocking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAW). Broken into parts: oh · ver · KLAW · king.
Is overclocking 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 /ˌəʊvəˈklɔːkɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-KLAW-king).