How to Pronounce "oversimplified"
word
oʊvɝˈsɪmpɫɪˌfaɪd
oh-ver-SIM-pluh-fied
ˌəʊvəsˈɪmplɪfˌaɪd
oh-vuh-SIM-pli-fied
Definition
Describes something made simpler than it really is, so that some important details or complexities are left out.
IPA Transcription
American English
oʊvɝˈsɪmpɫɪˌfaɪd
British English
ˌəʊvəsˈɪmplɪfˌaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-SIM-pluh-fied
UK
oh-vuh-SIM-pli-fied
Listen in Context
This is an oversimplified explanation of a complex idea.
The report gave an oversimplified answer to the problem.
It is dangerous to use oversimplified data in science.
Her view of history is a bit oversimplified, but she makes a good point.