How to pronounce Oz
Say it like OZ. Oz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Oz
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OZ.
What does Oz mean?
- The fictional setting created by L. Frank Baum for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and other works. The term has been extended from the original country of Oz to the entire fictional world of Oz. Subsequently used as a setting by other authors and artists.
Where does Oz come from?
After the fictional land in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Words that rhyme with Oz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Oz.
Questions about saying Oz
How do you pronounce Oz?
Say OZ. The American pronunciation is /ɑz/. In British English it is /ɒz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Oz?
Oz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OZ.
Is Oz pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɒz/ (OZ).