How to Pronounce Supervising

To pronounce "supervising", say SUP-erv-is-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SUP-erv-is-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “supervising”

"supervising" has 4 syllables: sup-erv-is-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.

What does supervising mean?

verb

  1. To oversee or direct a task or organization.

    “Without someone to supervise them, the group will lack direction.”

  2. To look over so as to read; to peruse.

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Words that rhyme with supervising

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patronizingscrutinizingself-aggrandizingenterprisingtantalizingmesmerizingrisingdemoralizingappetizingdevisinguprisinggalvanizing

Related words

oversightsuperintendencesupervisionauthoritycheckingcontrolcontrollingframing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supervising"?▾

"Supervising" has 4 syllables: sup · erv · is · ing.

What does "supervising" mean?▾

Supervising: To oversee or direct a task or organization.

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