How to pronounce overtook
Say it like oh-ver-TUUK. Overtook has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUUK).
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- oh
- ver
- TUUK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overtook 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.
- TUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of overtook
- 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-TUUK.
What does overtook mean?
- simple past of overtake How to pronounce overtake
Words that rhyme with overtook
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overtook.
Questions about saying overtook
How do you pronounce overtook?
Say oh-ver-TUUK. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈtʊk/. In British English it is /əʊvəˈtʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overtook?
Overtook has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUUK). Broken into parts: oh · ver · TUUK.
Is overtook 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 /əʊvəˈtʊk/ (oh-vuh-TUUK).