How to pronounce oviform
Say it like OH-ver-form. Oviform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oviform 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of oviform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-fawm.
What does oviform mean?
- Egg-shaped.
Where does oviform come from?
From ovi- + -form.
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Questions about saying oviform
How do you pronounce oviform?
Say OH-ver-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oviform?
Oviform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · form.
Is oviform pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈəʊvəfɔːm/ (OH-vuh-fawm).