How do you pronounce "overlook"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊk/ (OHV-ur-luuk). In British English: /əʊvəlˈʊk/ (ohv-uhl-UUK). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊk/ (OHV-ur-luuk). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəlˈʊk/ (ohv-uhl-UUK).

Is "overlook" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊk/ (OHV-ur-luuk), while in British English it's /əʊvəlˈʊk/ (ohv-uhl-UUK).

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/ˈoʊvɝˌlʊk/

OHV-ur-luuk

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvov·ɝer·lʊklook

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