How to pronounce ovulations
Say it like oh-vyuh-LAY-shunz. Ovulations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- oh
- vyuh
- LAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovulations 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.
- 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ovulations
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vyuh-LAY-shunz.
What does ovulations mean?
- plural of ovulation How to pronounce ovulation
Words that rhyme with ovulations
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Questions about saying ovulations
How do you pronounce ovulations?
Say oh-vyuh-LAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvjəˈleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvjəˈleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovulations?
Ovulations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: oh · vyuh · LAY · shunz.
Is ovulations 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 /ˌəʊvjəˈleɪʃənz/ (oh-vyuh-LAY-shunz).