How to Pronounce Ovary
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Ovary Pronunciation
OH-vah-ree
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
OH
stress here
vah
ree
3 syllables
What is Ovary?
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Questions About Ovary
How do you pronounce the word 'ovary'?
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Ovary is pronounced OH-vah-ree. Say it like you're saying "oh" (as in the letter O), then "vah" (rhymes with "spa"), then "ree" (rhymes with "bee"). Put them together smoothly and you've got it!
Which syllable is stressed when you say 'ovary'?
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The first syllable—OH—gets the stress, so it's OH-vah-ree, not oh-VAH-ree. A common mistake is putting the stress on the middle syllable, but you'll sound most natural stressing that first OH sound.
How do you break the word 'ovary' into syllables?
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Ovary breaks into three syllables: O-va-ry. Each syllable has one vowel sound, which makes it easier to say the word slowly if you need to.
What does 'ovary' mean in plain English?
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An ovary is one of two small, almond-shaped parts inside a female's body that make eggs. You have two ovaries, one on each side, and they're located in the lower belly area called the pelvis.
Does the word 'ovary' have a root meaning?
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Yes! Ovary comes from the Latin word 'ovum,' which means 'egg.' That's why words related to eggs often start with 'ov'—like 'oval' (egg-shaped) or 'ovulate' (when an egg is released).
What are some related words that share the same 'ov' root as 'ovary'?
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Several medical words share that 'egg' root: ovulation (when an egg is released), ovule (a small egg-like structure), and ovarian (meaning 'related to the ovary'). All of these words connect back to the Latin word for egg.
What is the adjective form of 'ovary'?
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The adjective form is 'ovarian,' pronounced oh-VAIR-ee-un. You'll hear doctors say things like 'ovarian tissue' or 'ovarian function' when they're talking about something related to the ovary.
Can you use 'ovary' in a simple sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: 'Each ovary is about the size of an almond.' Or: 'The two ovaries sit on either side of the uterus in the pelvis.' These sentences help show how the word is used in everyday medical conversations.