How to Pronounce Hortatory

To pronounce "hortatory", say HORT-at-ory — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɔːtətəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhɔːtətəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hortatory”

"hortatory" has 3 syllables: hort-at-ory. It rhymes with scortatory, if that helps it stick.

What does hortatory mean?

noun

  1. Exhortation or advice; incitement; encouragement.
  2. That which exhorts, incites, or encourages.

adjective

  1. Giving exhortation or advice; encouraging.

Synonyms

protrepticexhortatoryinciting

Words that rhyme with hortatory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scortatory

Related words

hortativeexhortativeexhortatoryencouragingelicitoryadvisorymonitiveincentive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hortatory"?▾

"Hortatory" has 3 syllables: hort · at · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "hortatory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hortatory" is /ˈhɔːtətəɹi/.

What does "hortatory" mean?▾

Hortatory: Exhortation or advice; incitement; encouragement.

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