To pronounce "oven", say OV-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʌ.vn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈʌ.vn̩/
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"oven" has 2 syllables: ov-en. It rhymes with sloven and love-in, if that helps it stick.
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"Oven" has 2 syllables: ov · en.
The IPA transcription of "oven" is /ˈʌ.vn̩/.
Oven: A chamber used for baking or heating.
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