How to Pronounce "oracles"
word
ˈɔɹəkəɫz
AWR-uh-kuhlz
ˈɒɹəkəlz
OR-uh-kuhlz
Definition
Oracles are people or things in ancient times believed to give wise advice or predictions about the future, often thought to be messages from the gods.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɹəkəɫz
British English
ˈɒɹəkəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWR-uh-kuhlz
UK
OR-uh-kuhlz
Listen in Context
In ancient Greece, people traveled far to visit the oracles.
Many stories talk about the predictions made by oracles.
People believed oracles could speak for the gods.
The king always consulted his oracles before making big decisions.