How to pronounce oversweeping
Say it like oh-vuh-SWEE-ping. Oversweeping has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SWEE).
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- oh
- vuh
- SWEE
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oversweeping 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oversweeping
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-SWEE-ping.
What does oversweeping mean?
- present participle and gerund of oversweep
- Overly sweeping.
Where does oversweeping come from?
From over- + sweeping.
Words that rhyme with oversweeping
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Questions about saying oversweeping
How do you pronounce oversweeping?
Say oh-vuh-SWEE-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvəˈswipɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈswiːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oversweeping?
Oversweeping has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SWEE). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · SWEE · ping.
Is oversweeping pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌəʊvəˈswiːpɪŋ/ (oh-vuh-SWEE-ping).