How to pronounce ovum
Say it like OH-vum. Ovum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊvəm/OH-vum
UK British/ˈəʊvəm/OH-vum
- OH
- vum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ovum 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.
- vumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ovum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vum.
What does ovum mean?
noun
- The female gamete in animals; the egg cell.
Where does ovum come from?
Borrowed from Latin ōvum (“egg”).
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Questions about saying ovum
How do you pronounce ovum?
Say OH-vum. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvəm/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ovum?
Ovum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vum.
Is ovum 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 /ˈəʊvəm/ (OH-vum).