Put the strongest beat on the third syllable.
- Syllable guide
- O · ba · di · ah
- Read the spelling
- Obadiah
Try it slowly.
Let DYE rhyme with eye. The final uh is a separate light beat.
Say oh-buh-DYE-uh once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Obadiah in context
This guide concerns the prophet associated with the Book of Obadiah. The book opens with a vision concerning Edom; it gives little personal biography.
Read Obadiah 1:1 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Obadiah in English?
One common English pronunciation is oh-buh-DYE-uh. Emphasize the third syllable.
What is the Bible context for Obadiah?
This guide concerns the prophet associated with the Book of Obadiah. The book opens with a vision concerning Edom; it gives little personal biography.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
