How to pronounce ovules
Say it like OH-vyoolz. Ovules has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊvjulz/OH-vyoolz
UK British/ˈəʊvjuːlz/OH-vyoolz
- OH
- vyoolz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovules 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.
- vyoolzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ovules
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vyoolz.
What does ovules mean?
noun
- plural of ovule How to pronounce ovule
Questions about saying ovules
How do you pronounce ovules?
Say OH-vyoolz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvjulz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvjuːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovules?
Ovules has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vyoolz.
Is ovules 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 /ˈəʊvjuːlz/ (OH-vyoolz).