How to Pronounce Overlooks

To pronounce "overlooks", say OV-erl-ooks — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

OV-erl-ooks

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💡 Tip for remembering “overlooks”

"overlooks" has 3 syllables: ov-erl-ooks. It rhymes with looks and brooks, if that helps it stick.

What does overlooks 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 overlooks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

looksbrooksstorybooksbookssnooksoutlooksfooksnotebooksguidebookshandbooksnookschooks

Related words

commandovertopdominateoverleapomitmissneglectdrop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overlooks"?▾

"Overlooks" has 3 syllables: ov · erl · ooks.

What does "overlooks" mean?▾

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

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