The spelling of the word "ovium" may look confusing to many, but it becomes clear when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first three letters "ovi" are pronounced as /ˈəʊ.vi/, which indicates the sound of the letter 'o' as /əʊ/, followed by the sound of 'v' as /v/ and the sound of 'i' as /i/. The last two letters, "um," are pronounced as /ˈʌm/, with the sound of 'u' as /ʌ/ and the sound of 'm' as /m/. Therefore, "ovium" is pronounced as /ˈəʊ.vi.ʌm/.
Waldeyer's term for the mature female germ cell or ovum.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.