The word "overcold" may seem like a simple combination of "over" and "cold," but its spelling throws some curveballs. The first syllable is pronounced like "oh-ver," with the "o" sound rhyming with "go." The "e" at the end of the second syllable is silent, so it's pronounced as just "kold." The vowel sound in the last syllable is trickier, as it's pronounced like the "u" in "bud." Overall, the IPA transcription for "overcold" is /ˈoʊvərkold/.