How to pronounce ovulation
Say it like ah-vyuh-LAY-shun. Ovulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ah
- vyuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ovulation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: o-vyuu-LAY-shun.
What does ovulation mean?
- The release of an ovum from an ovary.
Where does ovulation come from?
From ovulate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with ovulation
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Questions about saying ovulation
How do you pronounce ovulation?
Say ah-vyuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɑvjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɒvjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovulation?
Ovulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ah · vyuh · LAY · shun.
Is ovulation 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 /ɒvjʊˈleɪʃən/ (o-vyuu-LAY-shun).