How to pronounce ovoo
Say it like OV-oo. Ovoo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OV).
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US American/ˈɑvu/OV-oo
UK British/ˈɒvuː/OV-oo
- OV
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovoo 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.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ovoo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OV-oo.
What does ovoo mean?
noun
- A shamanistic cairn found in Mongolia, usually made from rocks or wood and found on or around mountains.“Bayan Obo, Inner Mongolia, China”
Questions about saying ovoo
How do you pronounce ovoo?
Say OV-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑvu/. In British English it is /ˈɒvuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovoo?
Ovoo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OV). Broken into parts: OV · oo.
Is ovoo 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 /ˈɒvuː/ (OV-oo).