How to pronounce ova
Say it like OH-vuh. Ova has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊvə/OH-vuh
UK British/ˈəʊvə/OH-vuh
- OH
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ova 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ova
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh.
What does ova mean?
noun
- plural of ovum (“gamete”) How to pronounce ovum
Where does ova come from?
Borrowed from Latin ōva (“eggs”), plural of ōvum (“egg”).
Questions about saying ova
How do you pronounce ova?
Say OH-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvə/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ova?
Ova has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vuh.
Is ova 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 /ˈəʊvə/ (OH-vuh).