How to Pronounce Oversize

To pronounce "oversize", say OV-ers-iz-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

OV-ers-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “oversize”

"oversize" has 4 syllables: ov-ers-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does oversize mean?

noun

  1. The increased size of the bore of an engine when it is rebored.

verb

  1. To exceed in size.
  2. To make larger, or too large.

adjective

  1. Larger than normal
  2. Excessively large

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Words that rhyme with oversize

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scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

outsizedoutsizeoversizedbiglargesoftboundoverlargeoverscaled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oversize"?▾

"Oversize" has 4 syllables: ov · ers · iz · e.

What does "oversize" mean?▾

Oversize: The increased size of the bore of an engine when it is rebored.

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