How to Pronounce Overseas

To pronounce "overseas", say OV-ers-eas — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “overseas”

"overseas" has 3 syllables: ov-ers-eas. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

What does overseas mean?

adjective

  1. Abroad.

    “Overseas branches of the company are doing well.”

  2. (used with ethnicities, nationalities, or religious affiliations) Living (being resident) in a foreign country.

    “Overseas Chinese communities exist in North and South America.”

adverb

  1. Abroad.

    “He emigrated and now lives overseas.”

  2. Across a sea; to an area across a sea.

    “She travelled overseas.”

Words that rhyme with overseas

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

abroadforeignseaoutdooroutsideoffshoreoutexternally

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "overseas"?▾

"Overseas" has 3 syllables: ov · ers · eas.

What is the IPA transcription of "overseas"?▾

The IPA transcription of "overseas" is /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/.

What does "overseas" mean?▾

Overseas: Abroad.

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