How to Pronounce "overlooking"
word
/ˈoʊvɝˌɫʊkɪŋ/
OH-vur-LOOK-ing
/ˌəʊvəlˈʊkɪŋ/
oh-vuh-LUK-ing
Definition
'Overlooking' can mean having a view over something from above (like a window overlooking a park) or failing to notice or ignore something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊvɝˌɫʊkɪŋ/
British English
/ˌəʊvəlˈʊkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vur-LOOK-ing
UK
oh-vuh-LUK-ing
Listen in Context
Our hotel room is overlooking the sea.
She apologized for overlooking my birthday.
There is a balcony overlooking the garden.
He made a decision without overlooking any details.