How many syllables in "oversees"?

"oversees" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - sees).

How to divide "oversees"?

"oversees" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · sees.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"oversees": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ver·sees

Hoofdklemtoon

o-ver-SEES(o · ver · sees)○ ○ ●

Stress in "oversees" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌoʊ.vərˈsiːz⁄

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IPAˌoʊ.vərˈsiːz

Lettergrepeno·ver·sees

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How many syllables in "oversees"?: "oversees" has 3 lettergrepen (o - ver - sees).
How to divide "oversees"?: "oversees" divides into 3 parts: o · ver · sees.
Where is the stress in "oversees"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "oversees"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... ver... sees) and listen on SayItVid.