How to Pronounce Obeah

To pronounce "obeah", say OB-eah — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊbɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈəʊbɪə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obeah”

"obeah" has 2 syllables: ob-eah. It rhymes with xenophobia and agoraphobia, if that helps it stick.

What does obeah mean?

noun

  1. A form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean.
  2. A magician or witch doctor of the magic craft.

verb

  1. To bewitch using this kind of folk magic.

Words that rhyme with obeah

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

xenophobiaagoraphobiaphobiahomophobiaclaustrophobiacobaeacancerphobiacobiarobia

Related words

obivoodoovoodooismsorcerygoozoopocomaniabalmyardorpeko

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obeah"?▾

"Obeah" has 2 syllables: ob · eah.

What is the IPA transcription of "obeah"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obeah" is /ˈəʊbɪə/.

What does "obeah" mean?▾

Obeah: A form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean.

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