How to pronounce foveal
Say it like FOH-vee-ul. Foveal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- vee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foveal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foveal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-vee-ul.
What does foveal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the fovea.
Where does foveal come from?
Borrowed from Latin foveālis.
Words that rhyme with foveal
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Questions about saying foveal
How do you pronounce foveal?
Say FOH-vee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊviəl/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊviəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foveal?
Foveal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · vee · ul.
Is foveal 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 /ˈfəʊviəl/ (FOH-vee-ul).