How to pronounce bovine
Say it like BOH-vyne. Bovine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- vyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bovine 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.
- vyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bovine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-vyne.
What does bovine mean?
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of cattle, buffaloes, or bison.
- Belonging to the subfamily Bovinae.
- Sluggish, dull, slow-witted.
- An animal of a family, subfamily, tribe, or genera including cattle, buffaloes and bison.
- An animal of the subfamily Bovinae.
Where does bovine come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin bovīnus (“relating to cattle”), from Latin bōs (“ox”).
Questions about saying bovine
How do you pronounce bovine?
Say BOH-vyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊˌvaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊvaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bovine?
Bovine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · vyne.
Is bovine 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 /ˈbəʊvaɪn/ (BOH-vyne).