How to pronounce overseeing
Say it like OH-ver-see-ing. Overseeing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- see
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overseeing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of overseeing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-see-ing.
What does overseeing mean?
- present participle and gerund of oversee How to pronounce oversee
Questions about saying overseeing
How do you pronounce overseeing?
Say OH-ver-see-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌsiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌsiːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overseeing?
Overseeing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · see · ing.
Is overseeing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈəʊvəˌsiːɪŋ/ (OH-vuh-see-ing).