How to Pronounce Oh

To pronounce "oh", say OH — one syllable, IPA /əʊ/. 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

/əʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oh”

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

Sounds exactly like: aux, owe, ow, eaux — easy to mix up when writing.

What does oh mean?

noun

  1. An utterance of oh; a spoken expression of surprise, acknowledgement, etc.

verb

  1. To utter the interjection oh; to express surprise, etc.

interjection

  1. Expression of surprise.

    “Oh! I didn't see you there.”

  2. Expression of wonder, amazement, or awe.

    “Oh, wow! That's amazing.”

Hear “oh” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with oh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oh"?▾

"Oh" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "oh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oh" is /əʊ/.

What does "oh" mean?▾

Oh: An utterance of oh; a spoken expression of surprise, acknowledgement, etc.

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