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oe

Pronunciation: [oʊ]

Word

Learn how to use oe in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “language”

(noun) a type of spelling in some languages where two letters, 'o' and 'e', are combined to create a single sound. It's not a common sound in English but appears in other languages.

Example

In French, the word 'doe' has the 'oe' spelling, which sounds beautiful.

Example

The English word 'toe' does not use the 'oe' spelling, so it doesn't make the same sound.

Example

Can you think of any other words in different languages that use the 'oe' spelling?

Context: “expression”

(verb) an expression used to show surprise or enthusiasm, often written as 'oe' to capture a feeling or reaction.

Example

When I saw the puppy, I just blurted out, 'oe!' because it was so cute.

Example

I didn't say 'oe' when I saw the boring old car; it didn’t impress me at all.

Example

Did you say 'oe' when you opened your birthday present?

How to pronounce oe

Pronunciation: [oʊ]

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