How to pronounce oboist
Say it like OH-boh-ust. Oboist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊboʊəst/OH-boh-ust
UK British/ˈəʊbəʊəst/OH-boh-ust
- OH
- boh
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oboist 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oboist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-boh-ust.
What does oboist mean?
noun
- Someone who plays an oboe.
Where does oboist come from?
From oboe + -ist.
Questions about saying oboist
How do you pronounce oboist?
Say OH-boh-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊboʊəst/. In British English it is /ˈəʊbəʊəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oboist?
Oboist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · boh · ust.
Is oboist 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 /ˈəʊbəʊəst/ (OH-boh-ust).