How to pronounce oracular
Say it like or-AK-yoo-ler. Oracular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- or
- AK
- yoo
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oracular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oracular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: o-RAK-yoo-luh.
What does oracular mean?
- Of or relating to an oracle.
- Prophetic, foretelling the future.
- Wise, authoritative.
Where does oracular come from?
From Middle French oraculaire.
Questions about saying oracular
How do you pronounce oracular?
Say or-AK-yoo-ler. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈrækjulɚ/. In British English it is /ɒˈrækjuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oracular?
Oracular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: or · AK · yoo · ler.
Is oracular 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 /ɒˈrækjuːlə/ (o-RAK-yoo-luh).