How to pronounce extraovarian
Say it like ek-struh-oh-VER-ee-un. Extraovarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VER).
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- ek
- struh
- oh
- VER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extraovarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extraovarian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ek-struh-oh-VAIR-ee-un.
What does extraovarian mean?
- Outside the ovary.
Where does extraovarian come from?
From extra- + ovarian.
Words that rhyme with extraovarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extraovarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
- veterinarian
Questions about saying extraovarian
How do you pronounce extraovarian?
Say ek-struh-oh-VER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəˌoʊˈvɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrəˌəʊˈvɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extraovarian?
Extraovarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VER). Broken into parts: ek · struh · oh · VER · ee · un.
Is extraovarian 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 /ˌɛkstrəˌəʊˈvɛəriən/ (ek-struh-oh-VAIR-ee-un).