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Oval: how to say it, spell it and use it

oval

/ˈoʊvəl/

Short answer

The English word oval is pronounced /ˈoʊvəl/. It is spelled O-V-A-L and has 4 letters. With a or an: an oval. The plural is ovals.

Example sentence

An oval looks like an egg.

Say "an oval", because oval starts with a vowel sound.

Key facts

English
oval
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊvəl/
With a or an
an oval
Plural
ovals
Spelling
O-V-A-L
Number of letters
4
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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce oval?

Oval is pronounced /ˈoʊvəl/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell oval?

Oval is spelled O-V-A-L. It has 4 letters.

What is the plural of oval?

The plural of oval is ovals.

Do you say a or an before oval?

Say an oval.

How do you use oval in a sentence?

For example: An oval looks like an egg.

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