How to pronounce oboe
Say it like OH-boh. Oboe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oboe 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.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oboe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-boh.
What does oboe mean?
- A soprano and melody wind instrument in the modern orchestra and wind ensemble. It is a smaller instrument and generally made of grenadilla wood. It is a member of the double reed family.
Where does oboe come from?
An earlier form in English is hautboy, but the spelling oboe was adopted into English ca.
Words that rhyme with oboe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oboe.
Questions about saying oboe
How do you pronounce oboe?
Say OH-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oboe?
Oboe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · boh.
Is oboe 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 /ˈəʊbəʊ/ (OH-boh).