How to pronounce bovid
Say it like BOH-vid. Bovid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bovid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOH
- vid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bovid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bovid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-vid.
What does bovid mean?
- An animal of the family Bovidae (such as the antelope, cattle, goat, and sheep).
- Of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of animal of the family Bovidae (such as the antelope, cattle, goat, and sheep).
Where does bovid come from?
From the stem of Classical Latin bōs + -id, after taxonomic name Bovidae.
Questions about saying bovid
How do you pronounce bovid?
Say BOH-vid. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊvɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊvɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bovid?
Bovid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · vid.
Is bovid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊvɪd/ (BOH-vid).