word
Oboe
OH-boh
/ˈoʊboʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
oboe
Dictionary meaning
A double-reed woodwind instrument with a penetrating, nasal tone.
History and origin
Italian/French
Common mispronunciations
OH-boh-eeoh-BOH
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