How to Pronounce Ogive

To pronounce "ogive", say OG-iv-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊdʒaɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

ogive

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying ogive, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈəʊdʒaɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ogive”

"ogive" has 3 syllables: og-iv-e.

What does ogive mean?

noun

  1. The curve of a cumulative distribution function.
  2. A Gothic pointed arch, or a rib of a Gothic vault.

Related words

archsigmoidalcurvedistribution

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ogive"?▾

"Ogive" has 3 syllables: og · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ogive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ogive" is /ˈəʊdʒaɪv/.

What does "ogive" mean?▾

Ogive: The curve of a cumulative distribution function.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “ogive” in the full dictionary →