How do you pronounce "overlooking"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊkɪŋ/ (OHV-ur-luuk-ing). In British English: /ˌəʊvəlˈʊkɪŋ/ (ohv-uhl-UUK-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊkɪŋ/ (OHV-ur-luuk-ing). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəlˈʊkɪŋ/ (ohv-uhl-UUK-ing).

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

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

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overlooking

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/ˈoʊvɝˌlʊkɪŋ/

OHV-ur-luuk-ing

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvov·ɝer·lʊklook·ɪŋing

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