English pronunciation · Words Starting with O
Of Pronunciation
Of is pronounced UHV, IPA /ˈəv/.
UHV
US /ˈəv/ · UK /ˈɒv/
Syllables: UHV (1 syllable)
preposition: Belonging to, made from, or connected with, as in the roof of the house.
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Of in a Sentence
- The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
- A glass of water, please.
- Most of them had already left.
Common Mispronunciations of Of
Not AWF
The f is sounded as a v, so this word is not the same as off. The contrast matters: get of the bus and get off the bus mean different things.
Not OHV
The vowel reduces almost to nothing in running speech, giving uhv or even just a v leaning on the next word.
Tip: Of is said UHV and rhymes with love. Off is said AWF and rhymes with cough.
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