How many syllables in "overlock"?

"overlock" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - lock).

How to divide "overlock"?

"overlock" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · lock.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"overlock": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·lock

Hoofdklemtoon

O-ver-lock(o · ver · lock)● ○ ○

Stress in "overlock" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈoʊ.vərˌlɑk⁄

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IPAˈoʊ.vərˌlɑk

Lettergrepeno·ver·lock

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How many syllables in "overlock"?: "overlock" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - lock).
How to divide "overlock"?: "overlock" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · lock.
Where is the stress in "overlock"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "overlock"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... ver... lock) and listen on SayItVid.