How many syllables in "oratory"?

"oratory" has 4 lettergrepen (or - a - tor - y).

How to divide "oratory"?

"oratory" divides into 4 parts: or · a · tor · y.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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4 Lettergrepen

"oratory": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:or·a·tor·y

Hoofdklemtoon

OR-a-tor-y(or · a · tor · y)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "oratory" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒr.ə.tər.i⁄

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IPAˈɒr.ə.tər.i

Lettergrepenor·a·tor·y

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How many syllables in "oratory"?: "oratory" has 4 lettergrepen (or - a - tor - y).
How to divide "oratory"?: "oratory" divides into 4 parts: or · a · tor · y.
Where is the stress in "oratory"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "oratory"?: Say each syllable slowly (or... a... tor... y) and listen on SayItVid.