"Semiovate" refers to an object that is shaped like a half-oval. The spelling of this word can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "semi," is pronounced /ˈsɛmi/ and means "half," while the second syllable, "ovate," is pronounced /ˈoʊveɪt/ and means "egg-shaped." When pronounced together, the word is pronounced as /ˈsɛmioʊveɪt/. This term commonly appears in scientific literature and is used to describe the shape of various objects in the natural world.