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oversize

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "oversize" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

8 characters

English (US)

2syllables

oversize

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oversize is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, oversize is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoversize

1noun

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

1verb

To exceed in size.
To make larger, or too large.
To cover with size or gluey matter.

1adjective

Larger than normal
Excessively large

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

oversimplicity oversimplification oversimplifications oversimplified oversimplifies oversimplify oversimplifying oversimply

oversize(current)

After

oversized oversizes oversizing overskeptical overskeptically overskepticalness overskeptticism overskim

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