How to pronounce oophoron
Say it like oh-OF-uh-ron. Oophoron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OF).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce oophoron. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- oh
- OF
- uh
- ron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oophoron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- OFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ronKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of oophoron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-OF-uh-ron.
What does oophoron mean?
- Synonym of ovary.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying oophoron
How do you pronounce oophoron?
Say oh-OF-uh-ron. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈɑfərɑn/. In British English it is /əʊˈɒfərɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oophoron?
Oophoron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OF). Broken into parts: oh · OF · uh · ron.
Is oophoron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əʊˈɒfərɒn/ (oh-OF-uh-ron).