How to pronounce oda
Say it like OH-duh. Oda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oda 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oda
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-duh.
What does oda mean?
- A room within a harem.
Questions about saying oda
How do you pronounce oda?
Say OH-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊdə/. In British English it is /ˈəʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oda?
Oda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · duh.
Is oda 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 /ˈəʊdə/ (OH-duh).