How to Pronounce Oval

To pronounce "oval", say OV-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊvəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈəʊvəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oval”

"oval" has 2 syllables: ov-al. It rhymes with scovel and covel, if that helps it stick.

What does oval mean?

noun

  1. An elongated round shape resembling an egg or ellipse.
  2. A thing having such a shape, such as an arena.

adjective

  1. Having the shape of an oval.
  2. Of or pertaining to an ovum.

    “oval conceptions”

Synonyms

egg-shapedellipticalovalineovateovoidovular

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Words that rhyme with oval

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scovelcovelcrovlkovallovillesandovalscovil

Related words

ovoidprolateovateellipticalellipticroundedellipseoviform

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oval"?▾

"Oval" has 2 syllables: ov · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "oval"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oval" is /ˈəʊvəl/.

What does "oval" mean?▾

Oval: An elongated round shape resembling an egg or ellipse.

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