How to pronounce ovine
Say it like OH-vyne. Ovine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊˌvaɪn/OH-vyne
UK British/ˈəʊvaɪn/OH-vyne
- OH
- vyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovine 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.
- vyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ovine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vyne.
What does ovine mean?
adjective
- Of, being, pertaining to, or resembling a sheep; also, (not comparable) of an animal: from the genus Ovis.
- Resembling a sheep in character; acquiescent, easily influenced, passive, or willing to follow a leader blindly.
- An animal from the genus Ovis; a sheep.
- A person regarded as resembling a sheep in character; one who is acquiescent, easily influenced, passive, or willing to follow a leader blindly; a sheep.
Where does ovine come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Questions about saying ovine
How do you pronounce ovine?
Say OH-vyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊˌvaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovine?
Ovine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vyne.
Is ovine 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 /ˈəʊvaɪn/ (OH-vyne).