How to pronounce oophorous
Say it like oh-OF-uh-rus. Oophorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OF).
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- oh
- OF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oophorous 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oophorous
- 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-rus.
What does oophorous mean?
- Containing eggs or ova.
Where does oophorous come from?
By surface analysis, oophor- + -ous.
Questions about saying oophorous
How do you pronounce oophorous?
Say oh-OF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈɑfərəs/. In British English it is /əʊˈɒfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oophorous?
Oophorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OF). Broken into parts: oh · OF · uh · rus.
Is oophorous 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 /əʊˈɒfərəs/ (oh-OF-uh-rus).