How to pronounce osha
Say it like OH-shuh. Osha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Osha 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of osha
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-shuh.
What does osha mean?
- A perennial herb of species Ligusticum porteri, found in parts of the Rocky Mountains and northern New Mexico.
Where does osha come from?
Borrowed from Spanish oshá, of unknown further origin; presumably derived from a Native American language.
Questions about saying osha
How do you pronounce osha?
Say OH-shuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊʃə/. In British English it is /ˈəʊʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in osha?
Osha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · shuh.
Is osha 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 /ˈəʊʃə/ (OH-shuh).