How to Pronounce Oath

To pronounce "oath", say OATH — one syllable, IPA /ˈəʊθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈəʊθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “oath”

"oath" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with loath and growth, if that helps it stick.

What does oath mean?

noun

  1. A solemn pledge or promise, appealing to a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
  2. A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.

    “After taking the oath of office, she became the country's forty-third premier.”

verb

  1. To pledge.

Synonyms

avowalpledgevow

Words that rhyme with oath

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

loathgrowthoutgrowthslothundergrowthblowthdrowthcrowth

Related words

vowexpletiveswearingcurseswearwordcusspledgepromise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oath"?▾

"Oath" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "oath"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oath" is /ˈəʊθ/.

What does "oath" mean?▾

Oath: A solemn pledge or promise, appealing to a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.

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