How to pronounce oviparity
Say it like oh-vih-PAR-ih-tee. Oviparity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAR).
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- oh
- vih
- PAR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oviparity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oviparity
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oh-vih-PAR-ih-tee.
What does oviparity mean?
- The condition of being oviparous.
Where does oviparity come from?
From Late Latin ōviparus + -ity.
Words that rhyme with oviparity
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Questions about saying oviparity
How do you pronounce oviparity?
Say oh-vih-PAR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /oʊvɪˈpærɪti/. In British English it is /əʊvɪˈpærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oviparity?
Oviparity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAR). Broken into parts: oh · vih · PAR · ih · tee.
Is oviparity 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 /əʊvɪˈpærɪti/ (oh-vih-PAR-ih-tee).