The spelling of the word "obora" is influenced by the phonetics of its origin, which is the Czech language. The IPA phonetic transcription of "obora" is /ˈɔbɔra/, with the stress on the first syllable. The sound "o" is pronounced as "aw", and "b" is pronounced as "b". The sound "r" is a light tap of the tongue against the upper teeth, and "a" is pronounced as "ah". The spelling of "obora" perfectly represents its pronunciation in the Czech language.
The word "obora" is of Slovak origin. It is derived from the Old Church Slavonic word "obora" (о́бора), which means "enclosure" or "hunting ground". It ultimately stems from the Proto-Slavic root "oborъ", meaning "fence" or "enclosure". In modern Slovak, "obora" specifically refers to a type of fenced pasture for livestock or a game preserve.