Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce oba?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈoʊbə/.
What does oba mean?
A king of a Yoruba polity.
Where does oba come from?
From Yoruba ọba.

How to pronounce oba

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “oba”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈoʊbə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “oba”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “oba” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.