How to pronounce oba
Say it like OH-buh. Oba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊbə/OH-buh
UK British/ˈəʊbə/OH-buh
- OH
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oba pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oba
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-buh.
What does oba mean?
noun
- A king of a Yoruba polity.
Where does oba come from?
From Yoruba ọba.
Questions about saying oba
How do you pronounce oba?
Say OH-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊbə/. In British English it is /ˈəʊbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oba?
Oba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · buh.
Is oba 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 /ˈəʊbə/ (OH-buh).