How to pronounce ovaries
Say it like OH-vur-reez. Ovaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊˌvɜriz/OH-vur-reez
UK British/ˈəʊˌvɜriz/OH-vur-reez
- OH
- vur
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovaries 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.
- vurGive this part a little weight.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ovaries
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vur-reez.
What does ovaries mean?
noun
- plural of ovary How to pronounce ovary
- Synonym of balls (“courage”) (said of women)
Questions about saying ovaries
How do you pronounce ovaries?
Say OH-vur-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊˌvɜriz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊˌvɜriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovaries?
Ovaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vur · reez.
Is ovaries 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 /ˈəʊˌvɜriz/ (OH-vur-reez).