How to pronounce ovule
Say it like OH-vyool. Ovule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ovule
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vyool.
What does ovule mean?
- The structure in a plant that develops into a seed after fertilization; the megasporangium of a seed plant with its enclosing integuments.
- An immature ovum in mammals.
Where does ovule come from?
Borrowed from French ovule (“ovum”), from Latin ōvum (“egg”).
Questions about saying ovule
How do you pronounce ovule?
Say OH-vyool. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvjul/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovule?
Ovule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vyool.
Is ovule 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 /ˈəʊvjuːl/ (OH-vyool).