How to pronounce ogival
Say it like OH-ghy-vul. Ogival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊɡaɪvəl/OH-ghy-vul
UK British/ˈəʊɡaɪvəl/OH-ghy-vul
- OH
- ghy
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ogival pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ghyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ogival
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-ghy-vul.
What does ogival mean?
adjective
- Having the curved, pointed shape of an ogive.
- Possessing ogives.
Where does ogival come from?
From ogive + -al.
Questions about saying ogival
How do you pronounce ogival?
Say OH-ghy-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊɡaɪvəl/. In British English it is /ˈəʊɡaɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ogival?
Ogival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ghy · vul.
Is ogival 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 /ˈəʊɡaɪvəl/ (OH-ghy-vul).