How to pronounce oga
Say it like OH-guh. Oga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊɡə/OH-guh
UK British/ˈəʊɡə/OH-guh
- OH
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oga 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oga
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-guh.
What does oga mean?
noun
- A chief, employer, or superior.
Where does oga come from?
Borrowed from Yoruba ọ̀gá (“chief, master”).
Questions about saying oga
How do you pronounce oga?
Say OH-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊɡə/. In British English it is /ˈəʊɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oga?
Oga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · guh.
Is oga 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 /ˈəʊɡə/ (OH-guh).