How many syllables in "overlook"?

"overlook" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - look).

How to divide "overlook"?

"overlook" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · look.

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

Say each syllable slowly (o... ver... look) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"overlook": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·look

Hoofdklemtoon

o-ver-LOOK(o · ver · look)○ ○ ●

Stress in "overlook" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊvərˈlʊk⁄

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IPAˌoʊvərˈlʊk

Lettergrepeno·ver·look

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