How to Pronounce "oratory"
word
ˈɔɹəˌtɔɹi
OR-uh-TOR-ee
ˈɒɹətəɹˌi
OR-uh-tuh-ree
Definition
Oratory is the skill or art of making effective, impressive speeches, especially in public settings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɹəˌtɔɹi
British English
ˈɒɹətəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OR-uh-TOR-ee
UK
OR-uh-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
He studied oratory in college to improve his public speaking.
Great oratory can inspire and move large crowds.
She admired his oratory at the ceremony.
His political oratory is legendary—people still talk about his speeches decades later.