How to pronounce foveate
Say it like FOH-vee-ut. Foveate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- vee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foveate 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foveate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-vee-ut.
What does foveate mean?
- Having slight depressions or pits.
- To angle one's eyes such that the foveae are directed at (an object in one's field of view), the fovea being the portion of the retina responsible for sharp central vision.
Where does foveate come from?
From fovea + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying foveate
How do you pronounce foveate?
Say FOH-vee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊviət/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊviət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foveate?
Foveate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · vee · ut.
Is foveate 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 /ˈfəʊviət/ (FOH-vee-ut).