How to Pronounce "ova"
word
ˈoʊvə
OH-vuh
ˈəʊvɐ
OH-vuh
Definition
The plural of 'ovum'; ova are eggs produced by female animals and people, which can be fertilized to create new life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvə
British English
ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-vuh
UK
OH-vuh
Listen in Context
The scientist studied frog ova in the lab.
Human ova are very small and cannot be seen without a microscope.
Fish release thousands of ova into the water.
Some fertility treatments involve collecting several ova at once.