How to Pronounce "ovum"
word
ˈoʊvəm
OH-vum
ˈəʊvəm
OH-vum
Definition
An ovum is a female reproductive cell or egg that can develop into a new organism when fertilized by a sperm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvəm
British English
ˈəʊvəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vum
UK
OH-vum
Listen in Context
An ovum is needed for human reproduction.
The human ovum is very small and can only be seen under a microscope.
A sperm cell joins with an ovum during fertilization.
The doctor explained how the ovum matures each month.