How to pronounce oaths
Say it like OHTHZ. Oaths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OHTHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oaths pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHTHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oaths
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHTHZ.
What does oaths mean?
- plural of oath
- third-person singular simple present indicative of oath
Words that rhyme with oaths
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oaths.
Questions about saying oaths
How do you pronounce oaths?
Say OHTHZ. The American pronunciation is /oʊðz/. In British English it is /əʊðz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oaths?
Oaths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OHTHZ.
Is oaths 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 /əʊðz/ (OHTHZ).