How to pronounce ovulate
Say it like AH-vyuu-layt. Ovulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑvjʊleɪt/AH-vyuu-layt
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- AH
- vyuu
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does ovulate mean?
verb
- To produce eggs or ova.
- Containing, or bearing, an ovule.
Where does ovulate come from?
From ovul(e) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying ovulate
How do you pronounce ovulate?
Say AH-vyuu-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑvjʊleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovulate?
Ovulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · vyuu · layt.