How to pronounce ovoid
Say it like OH-voyd. Ovoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊvɔɪd/OH-voyd
UK British/ˈəʊvɔɪd/OH-voyd
- OH
- voyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovoid 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.
- voydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of ovoid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-voyd.
What does ovoid mean?
noun
- Something that is oval in shape.
- Shaped like an oval.
- Egg-shaped; shaped like an oval, but more tapered at one end; ovate.
Where does ovoid come from?
From Latin ōvum (“egg”) + -oid (“resembling”).
Questions about saying ovoid
How do you pronounce ovoid?
Say OH-voyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovoid?
Ovoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · voyd.
Is ovoid 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 /ˈəʊvɔɪd/ (OH-voyd).