How to pronounce overcooked
Say it like oh-ver-KUUKT. Overcooked has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUUKT).
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- oh
- ver
- KUUKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overcooked 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.
- KUUKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of overcooked
- 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-KUUKT.
What does overcooked mean?
- simple past and past participle of overcook How to pronounce overcook
- Made unpalatable or inedible by cooking for too long.“This meat is overcooked, almost burnt.”
- Done to excess.“His Elvis impersonation was embarrassingly overcooked.”
Words that rhyme with overcooked
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Questions about saying overcooked
How do you pronounce overcooked?
Say oh-ver-KUUKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈkʊkt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈkʊkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overcooked?
Overcooked has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUUKT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · KUUKT.
Is overcooked 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 /ˌəʊvəˈkʊkt/ (oh-vuh-KUUKT).