How to pronounce ovoviviparous
Say it like oh-voh-vih-VIP-uh-rus. Ovoviviparous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VIP).
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- oh
- voh
- vih
- VIP
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovoviviparous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vohKeep 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.
- VIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ovoviviparous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-voh-vih-VIP-uh-rus.
What does ovoviviparous mean?
- Of or pertaining to such kind of animals such as some reptiles whose eggs hatch inside their body.“The anaconda is an ovoviviparous reptile.”
Where does ovoviviparous come from?
From ovo- +, from Latin ōvum (“egg”) + -o-, + viviparous, from Latin vīviparus, from vīvus (“alive, life, living”) + pariō (“give birth, produce, bring forth”).
Questions about saying ovoviviparous
How do you pronounce ovoviviparous?
Say oh-voh-vih-VIP-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvoʊvɪˈvɪpərəs/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəʊvɪˈvɪpərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovoviviparous?
Ovoviviparous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VIP). Broken into parts: oh · voh · vih · VIP · uh · rus.
Is ovoviviparous 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 /ˌəʊvəʊvɪˈvɪpərəs/ (oh-voh-vih-VIP-uh-rus).