To pronounce "oughta", say OUGHT-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
oughta
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OUGHT-a
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"oughta" has 2 syllables: ought-a. It rhymes with sonata and cantata, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Oughta" has 2 syllables: ought · a.
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