How to pronounce oversit
Say it like oh-ver-SIT. Oversit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIT).
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- oh
- ver
- SIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversit 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oversit
- 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-SIT.
What does oversit mean?
- To preside over, govern, rule; to control.
- To conquer, gain control or ownership of.
- To spend too much time sitting.
Where does oversit come from?
From Middle English oversitten (“to gain possession of”), from Old English ofersittan (“to occupy, possess; forbear”), from Proto-West Germanic *ubarsittjan (“to sit over, occupy, preside over”), corresponding to over- + sit.
Words that rhyme with oversit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oversit.
Questions about saying oversit
How do you pronounce oversit?
Say oh-ver-SIT. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərˈsɪt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversit?
Oversit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIT). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SIT.
Is oversit 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 /ˌəʊvəˈsɪt/ (oh-vuh-SIT).