How to pronounce oversimplification
Say it like oh-ver-SIM-plih-fih-kay-shun. Oversimplification has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIM).
- oh
- ver
- SIM
- plih
- fih
- kay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversimplification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- plihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oversimplification
- 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-SIM-plih-fih-kay-shun.
What does oversimplification mean?
- An explanation that excludes important information for the sake of brevity, or of making the explanation or presentation easy to understand.
- The process of making such an explanation.
Where does oversimplification come from?
From over- + simplification.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- simplism
Questions about saying oversimplification
How do you pronounce oversimplification?
Say oh-ver-SIM-plih-fih-kay-shun. The American pronunciation is /oʊvɚˈsɪmplɪfɪˌkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /əʊvəˈsɪmplɪfɪˌkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversimplification?
Oversimplification has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIM). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SIM · plih · fih · kay · shun.
Is oversimplification 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 /əʊvəˈsɪmplɪfɪˌkeɪʃən/ (oh-vuh-SIM-plih-fih-kay-shun).