How to pronounce overcook
Say it like OH-ver-kuuk. Overcook has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- kuuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overcook 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.
- kuukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of overcook
- 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-kuuk.
What does overcook mean?
- To cook for too long or at too high a temperature.
- To do something to excess; to overdo; to ruin due to excessive effort.“The runner overcooked it on the first lap, and ended up finishing last.”
Where does overcook come from?
From over- + cook.
Questions about saying overcook
How do you pronounce overcook?
Say OH-ver-kuuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚkʊk/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəkʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overcook?
Overcook has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · kuuk.
Is overcook 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 /ˈəʊvəkʊk/ (OH-vuh-kuuk).