How to Pronounce "take an oath"
expression
TAYK an OHTH
TAYK un OH-TH
Definition
To make a formal promise, especially in a legal or official setting, that you will tell the truth or do something as required.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈoʊθ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈəʊθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK an OHTH
UK
TAYK un OH-TH
Listen in Context
The president will take an oath at the ceremony.
All witnesses in court must take an oath to tell the truth.
Doctors sometimes take an oath to help patients.
Before taking office, she had to take an oath of loyalty.