How to Pronounce Oratory

To pronounce "oratory", say OR-at-ory — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɒɹət(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɒɹət(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oratory”

"oratory" has 3 syllables: or-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does oratory mean?

noun

  1. A private chapel or prayer room.
  2. A large Roman Catholic church.

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Words that rhyme with oratory

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repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

chapelspeechrhetoricspeakingorationdeclamationspeechmakingeloquence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oratory"?▾

"Oratory" has 3 syllables: or · at · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "oratory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oratory" is /ˈɒɹət(ə)ɹi/.

What does "oratory" mean?▾

Oratory: A private chapel or prayer room.

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