The four-letter word "oded" consists of two syllables and is pronounced as "ow-did" /oʊ.dɪd/. The initial "o" sound is pronounced as a diphthong /oʊ/ with rounded lips. The second syllable includes a short "i" sound /ɪ/ and a soft "d" sound /d/. The spelling of this word is straightforward, with each letter representing a distinct sound. "Oded" can be used as a verb, which means to utter or say in a particular tone or manner.