How to pronounce oware
Say it like uh-WAR-ee. Oware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAR).
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US American/əˈwɑri/uh-WAR-ee
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- uh
- WAR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does oware mean?
noun
- A board game of the mancala family which originated in Africa, and is reputedly the oldest game in the world.
Where does oware come from?
Borrowed from Akan ɔware.
Words that rhyme with oware
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Questions about saying oware
How do you pronounce oware?
Say uh-WAR-ee. The American pronunciation is /əˈwɑri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oware?
Oware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAR). Broken into parts: uh · WAR · ee.