How to pronounce overseen
Say it like OH-ver-seen. Overseen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overseen 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.
- seenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of overseen
- 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-seen.
What does overseen mean?
- past participle of oversee How to pronounce oversee
Questions about saying overseen
How do you pronounce overseen?
Say OH-ver-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌsin/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overseen?
Overseen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · seen.
Is overseen 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 /ˈəʊvəˌsiːn/ (OH-vuh-seen).