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How to Split "ova" into Syllables

The word ova is divided into 1 syllables: ova. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ova — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of ova:

• IPA: /ˈova/

📖 Definitions

1. ova (definite accusative ovanı, plural ovalar)
2. plain (an expanse of land with relatively low relief)

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Latin ova, plural of ovum (“egg”). From English over. Inherited from Vulgar Latin *ŏva f sg (“roe”), from Latin ōva n pl (“eggs”). Doublet of ovo (“egg”), from the Latin singular ōvum. Compare Spanish hueva. From Latin aqua, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ekʷeh₂. Compare French eau, Piedmontese eva. Plural of Sicilian ovu; ultimately from Latin ova, after the vulgarization of ovum. From Ottoman Turkish اوا, from Proto-Turkic *oba (“cavity, valley”).

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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare ova with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
ova	1	ova
ope	1	ope
oaf	1	oaf
of	1	of
ob	1	ob

🔗 Related Words

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oval, ovary, ovate, ovarian, ovation.