How to pronounce oviduct
Say it like OV-ih-dukt. Oviduct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OV).
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- OV
- ih
- dukt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oviduct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of oviduct
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OV-ih-dukt.
What does oviduct mean?
- A duct through which an ovum passes from an ovary to the uterus or to the exterior.
Where does oviduct come from?
Borrowed from New Latin ōviductus.
Questions about saying oviduct
How do you pronounce oviduct?
Say OV-ih-dukt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑvɪdʌkt/. In British English it is /ˈɒvɪdʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oviduct?
Oviduct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OV). Broken into parts: OV · ih · dukt.
Is oviduct 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 /ˈɒvɪdʌkt/ (OV-ih-dukt).