How to pronounce oogone
Say it like OH-oh-gohn. Oogone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- oh
- gohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oogone 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oogone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-uh-gohn.
What does oogone mean?
- An oogonium.
Where does oogone come from?
Attested in English since 1863.
Questions about saying oogone
How do you pronounce oogone?
Say OH-oh-gohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊoʊˌɡoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈəʊəɡəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oogone?
Oogone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · oh · gohn.
Is oogone 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 /ˈəʊəɡəʊn/ (OH-uh-gohn).