How to Pronounce Overlooking

To pronounce "overlooking", say OV-erl-ook-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

OV-erl-ook-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “overlooking”

"overlooking" has 4 syllables: ov-erl-ook-ing. It rhymes with looking and cooking, if that helps it stick.

What does overlooking mean?

verb

  1. To offer a view (of something) from a higher position.

    “Our hotel room overlooks the lake.”

  2. To fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it.

    “These errors were overlooked by the proofreaders.”

Synonyms

misheedscrutinizetake no notice of

Words that rhyme with overlooking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lookingcookingbookinghookingrookingcrookingoverbookingovercookingbrooking

Related words

commandingdominatinghighadmiringborderingbypassingcircumventingdisregarding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overlooking"?▾

"Overlooking" has 4 syllables: ov · erl · ook · ing.

What does "overlooking" mean?▾

Overlooking: To offer a view (of something) from a higher position.

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