How to Pronounce Oversee

To pronounce "oversee", say OV-ers-ee — 3 syllables, IPA /əʊvə(ɹ)siː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əʊvə(ɹ)siː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oversee”

"oversee" has 3 syllables: ov-ers-ee. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does oversee mean?

verb

To survey, look at something in a wide angle.
To supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group.
“It is congress's duty to oversee the spending of federal funds.”

Synonyms

superintend

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Words that rhyme with oversee

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free devotee see key glee scree repartee apogee sensuality syncope esprit weighty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oversee"?▾

"Oversee" has 3 syllables: ov · ers · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "oversee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oversee" is /əʊvə(ɹ)siː/.

What does "oversee" mean?▾

Oversee: To survey, look at something in a wide angle.

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