How to pronounce ovate
Say it like OH-vayt. Ovate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovate 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.
- vaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ovate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vayt.
What does ovate mean?
- Shaped like an egg.
- With the broadest extremity near the base.
- An egg-shaped hand axe.
- An Irish bard.
- A member at a certain grade of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, a neo-druidism order based in England.
- A modern-day bard of a gorsedd, especially one acknowledged at an eisteddfod.
Where does ovate come from?
Borrowed from Latin ōvātus, from ōvum (“an egg”) + -ātus; see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Questions about saying ovate
How do you pronounce ovate?
Say OH-vayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊveɪt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovate?
Ovate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vayt.
Is ovate 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 /ˈəʊveɪt/ (OH-vayt).