How to Pronounce Oracle

To pronounce "oracle", say OR-acl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɒɹəkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɒɹəkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oracle”

"oracle" has 3 syllables: or-acl-e. It rhymes with rhetorical and auricle, if that helps it stick.

What does oracle mean?

noun

  1. A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
  2. A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.

verb

  1. To utter oracles or prophecies.

Synonyms

expertprophet

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Words that rhyme with oracle

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rhetoricalauriclehistoricalallegoricalcategoricalmetaphoricalcoracleoratoricalmorrical

Related words

prophetprophecyseerthenmongersibyldelphicdelphian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oracle"?▾

"Oracle" has 3 syllables: or · acl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "oracle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oracle" is /ˈɒɹəkəl/.

What does "oracle" mean?▾

Oracle: A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.

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