The word "overby" is a regional term used primarily in the southern United States to describe a location that is over or on the other side of something. In terms of phonetic transcription, "overby" is pronounced /ˈoʊ.vər.baɪ/. This means that the word is pronounced with two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable (o-), and with the "r" sound pronounced in a non-rhotic manner, meaning it is not pronounced distinctly. Proper use of the spelling of "overby" can vary from place to place, but it is typically spelled with two words - "over" and "by".