How to pronounce oversize
Say it like oh-ver-SYZE. Oversize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYZE).
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- oh
- ver
- SYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversize 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.
- SYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oversize
- 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-SYZE.
What does oversize mean?
- Larger than normal.
- Excessively large.
- To exceed in size.
- To make larger, or too large.
- The increased size of the bore of an engine when it is rebored.
Where does oversize come from?
From over- + size.
Words that rhyme with oversize
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Questions about saying oversize
How do you pronounce oversize?
Say oh-ver-SYZE. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversize?
Oversize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYZE). Broken into parts: oh · ver · SYZE.
Is oversize 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 /ˌəʊvəˈsaɪz/ (oh-vuh-SYZE).