How to Pronounce “overhook” in English
/ɒvɛrhʌːk/
o·ve·rhook
Accent:
Learn how to pronounce “overhook” with authentic phonetic IPA and definitions.
No video clips indexed yet for “overhook”
We haven't indexed spoken video clips for this word in our library yet. You can listen to its audio pronunciation, review phonetic IPA, and check definitions below.
IPA/ɒvɛrhʌːk/
Syllableso·ve·rhook
What does “overhook” mean?
NOUN
- A clinch hold performed by putting an arm over the opponent's arm, and encircling the opponent's arm or upper body.
VERB
- To use such a hold upon.
Example sentences
- “He used overhooks to block the punches, but he didn't seem to know any submissions off the overhooks.”
- “Overhook one of his arms just above the elbow (here the right arm overhooks the opponent's left arm).”
How to pronounce “overhook”
- Syllables:
- o · ve · rhook
- IPA:
- /ɒvɛrhʌːk/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
Related Words
Explore native video pronunciations related to ‘overhook’:
Word forms
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “overhook”?
“overhook” is pronounced /ɒvɛrhʌːk/ (o · ve · rhook). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “overhook”?
“overhook” has 3 syllables: o · ve · rhook.
What does “overhook” mean?
A clinch hold performed by putting an arm over the opponent's arm, and encircling the opponent's arm or upper body.