How to Pronounce "overseers"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈsiɝz
OH-ver-SEE-erz
ˌəʊvəsˈiəz
OH-vuh-SEE-uhz
Definition
People whose job is to watch over others to make sure work is done correctly or rules are followed, especially in workplaces, farms, or during projects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈsiɝz
British English
ˌəʊvəsˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-SEE-erz
UK
OH-vuh-SEE-uhz
Listen in Context
The overseers checked the workers in the field.
Several overseers managed the building project.
The slaves worked under strict overseers.
The new overseers introduced some helpful changes to the workflow.