How to pronounce offertory
Say it like OF-er-tor-ee. Offertory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑfərˌtɔri/OF-er-tor-ee
UK British/ˈɒfətəri/OF-uh-tuh-ree
- OF
- er
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offertory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of offertory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OF-uh-tuh-ree.
What does offertory mean?
noun
- A prayer said or sung as an anthem while offerings of bread and wine are placed on the altar during the Roman Catholic Mass or the Anglican Communion service.
- The part of the Eucharist service when offerings of bread and wine are placed on the altar and when any collection is taken; also, the money or other things collected.
Where does offertory come from?
From Late Latin offertorium, from the participle stem of offere (“to offer”).
Questions about saying offertory
How do you pronounce offertory?
Say OF-er-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑfərˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈɒfətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offertory?
Offertory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OF). Broken into parts: OF · er · tor · ee.
Is offertory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒfətəri/ (OF-uh-tuh-ree).