How to pronounce overstock
Say it like oh-ver-STOK. Overstock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOK).
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- oh
- ver
- STOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overstock 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.
- STOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of overstock
- 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-STOK.
What does overstock mean?
- To stock to an excessive degree.
- An excessive stock; a surplus or glut.
Where does overstock come from?
From over- + stock.
Words that rhyme with overstock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overstock.
Questions about saying overstock
How do you pronounce overstock?
Say oh-ver-STOK. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈstɑk/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈstɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overstock?
Overstock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOK). Broken into parts: oh · ver · STOK.
Is overstock 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 /ˌəʊvəˈstɒk/ (oh-vuh-STOK).