How to pronounce overlooked
Say it like OH-ver-luukt. Overlooked has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- luukt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overlooked 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.
- luuktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of overlooked
- 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-luukt.
What does overlooked mean?
- not taken into account“his retirement was not allowed to go unmarked”
Where does overlooked come from?
From over- + looked.
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Questions about saying overlooked
How do you pronounce overlooked?
Say OH-ver-luukt. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌlʊkt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌlʊkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overlooked?
Overlooked has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · luukt.
Is overlooked 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 /ˈəʊvəˌlʊkt/ (OH-vuh-luukt).