How to pronounce oversized
Say it like OH-ver-syzd. Oversized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- syzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversized 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.
- syzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oversized
- 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-syzd.
What does oversized mean?
- Very large; especially of something larger than normal for its type.
Where does oversized come from?
From over- + sized.
Questions about saying oversized
How do you pronounce oversized?
Say OH-ver-syzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚˌsaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌsaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversized?
Oversized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · syzd.
Is oversized 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 /ˈəʊvəˌsaɪzd/ (OH-vuh-syzd).