English pronunciation · Words Starting with O
Oath Pronunciation
Oath is pronounced OHTH, IPA /ˈoʊθ/.
OHTH
US /ˈoʊθ/ · UK /ˈəʊθ/
Syllables: OHTH (1 syllable)
noun: A solemn promise, often made in a court or on taking office.
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Oath in a Sentence
- Each witness took the oath before giving evidence.
- She swore an oath of loyalty.
- The oath is read aloud by the clerk.
Common Mispronunciations of Oath
Not OHT
Finish on the breathy th of thin, tongue at the top teeth, rather than on a plain t.
Not AHTH
The oa spells a long oh, so the word opens like oat and closes with a hiss.
Tip: The plural voices the th and adds a z: oaths, said OHDHZ.
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