How to pronounce overking
Say it like OH-ver-king. Overking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overking 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- kingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overking
- 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-king.
What does overking mean?
- A king who has sovereignty over inferior kings or ruling princes; a ruler of an overkingdom; a king that is truly superior or supreme; an emperor.
Where does overking come from?
From Middle English oferrking, over-king.
Questions about saying overking
How do you pronounce overking?
Say OH-ver-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvərˌkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overking?
Overking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · king.
Is overking 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 /ˈəʊvəˌkɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-king).