How to pronounce overlooks
Say it like OH-ver-luuks. Overlooks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- luuks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overlooks 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.
- luuksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of overlooks
- 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-luuks.
What does overlooks mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of overlook How to pronounce overlook
Questions about saying overlooks
How do you pronounce overlooks?
Say OH-ver-luuks. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌlʊks/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌlʊks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overlooks?
Overlooks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · luuks.
Is overlooks 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 /ˈəʊvəˌlʊks/ (OH-vuh-luuks).