How to pronounce overlock
Say it like OH-ver-lok. Overlock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈoʊvɚˌlɑk/OH-ver-lok
UK British/ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/OH-vuh-lok
- OH
- ver
- lok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overlock 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.
- lokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of overlock
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-lok.
What does overlock mean?
noun
- A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.
- To stitch in this manner.
- To make the bolt of a lock go too far.
Where does overlock come from?
From over- + lock.
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Questions about saying overlock
How do you pronounce overlock?
Say OH-ver-lok. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overlock?
Overlock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · lok.
Is overlock 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 /ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/ (OH-vuh-lok).