How to pronounce overseer
Say it like oh-ver-SEE-er. Overseer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- oh
- ver
- SEE
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overseer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of overseer
- 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-uh.
What does overseer mean?
- a person who directs and manages an organization
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Questions about saying overseer
How do you pronounce overseer?
Say oh-ver-SEE-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈsiɚ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈsiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overseer?
Overseer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SEE · er.
Is overseer 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 /ˌəʊvəˈsiːə/ (oh-vuh-SEE-uh).