How to pronounce ogive
Say it like OH-ghyve. Ogive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ghyve
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ogive 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.
- ghyveKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ogive
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-ghyve.
What does ogive mean?
- The curve of a cumulative distribution function.
- A Gothic pointed arch, or a rib of a Gothic vault.
- The pointed, curved nose of a bullet, missile, or rocket.
Where does ogive come from?
From late Middle English ogif, egeve, egeove, from Old French ogive, œgive, augive.
Questions about saying ogive
How do you pronounce ogive?
Say OH-ghyve. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊɡaɪv/. In British English it is /ˈəʊɡaɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ogive?
Ogive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ghyve.
Is ogive 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 /ˈəʊɡaɪv/ (OH-ghyve).