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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.