How do you pronounce "overlooks"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊks/ (OHV-ur-luuks). In British English: /ˌəʊvəlˈʊks/ (ohv-uhl-UUKS). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊks/ (OHV-ur-luuks). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəlˈʊks/ (ohv-uhl-UUKS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌlʊks/ (OHV-ur-luuks), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəlˈʊks/ (ohv-uhl-UUKS).

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overlooks

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/ˈoʊvɝˌlʊks/

OHV-ur-luuks

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oʊvover·ɝlo·lʊksoks

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