How to pronounce ovulatory
Say it like o-vyuh-LAY-tuh-ree. Ovulatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- o
- vyuh
- LAY
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovulatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- oKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ovulatory
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: o-vyuh-LAY-tuh-ree.
What does ovulatory mean?
- pertaining to ovulation; ovulating
Where does ovulatory come from?
From ovulate + -ory.
Questions about saying ovulatory
How do you pronounce ovulatory?
Say o-vyuh-LAY-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ɑvjʊˈleɪtəri/. In British English it is /ɒvjʊˈleɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovulatory?
Ovulatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: o · vyuh · LAY · tuh · ree.
Is ovulatory 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 /ɒvjʊˈleɪtəri/ (o-vyuh-LAY-tuh-ree).