How to Pronounce Oversight

To pronounce "oversight", say OV-ers-ight — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌsaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌsaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oversight”

"oversight" has 3 syllables: ov-ers-ight. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does oversight mean?

noun

  1. An omission; something that is left out, missed or forgotten.

    “A small oversight at this stage can lead to big problems later.”

  2. Supervision or management.

    “The bureaucracy was subject to government oversight.”

verb

  1. To oversee; to supervise.
  2. (Wiktionary and WMF jargon) To suppress content in a way that removes or minimizes its visibility or viewability.

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Words that rhyme with oversight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

inadvertencelapsesupervisionsuperintendencesupervisingomissionforgetfulnessneglect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oversight"?▾

"Oversight" has 3 syllables: ov · ers · ight.

What is the IPA transcription of "oversight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oversight" is /ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌsaɪt/.

What does "oversight" mean?▾

Oversight: An omission; something that is left out, missed or forgotten.

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