How to pronounce oathbreach
Say it like OHTH-breech. Oathbreach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHTH).
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- OHTH
- breech
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oathbreach pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- breechKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oathbreach
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHTH-breech.
What does oathbreach mean?
- Breach or breaking of an oath; perjury.
Where does oathbreach come from?
From Middle English othbreche, from Old English āþbriċe, āþbryċe (“the breaking of an oath, perjury”), equivalent to oath + breach.
Questions about saying oathbreach
How do you pronounce oathbreach?
Say OHTH-breech. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊθbritʃ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊθbritʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oathbreach?
Oathbreach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHTH). Broken into parts: OHTH · breech.
Is oathbreach pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊθbritʃ/ (OHTH-breech).