How to Pronounce "oath"
word
/ˈoʊθ/
ohth
/ˈəʊθ/
ohth
Definition
A formal and serious promise, often made in public, in court, or during an official ceremony. It usually means someone is declaring that they will tell the truth or faithfully do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈoʊθ/
British English
/ˈəʊθ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
Before speaking in court, she swore an oath.
The new president made an oath during the ceremony.
Once you're under oath, you can't just change your story.