How to pronounce oratorio
Say it like ar-uh-TOR-ee-oh. Oratorio has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOR).
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US American/ˌɑrəˈtɔrioʊ/ar-uh-TOR-ee-oh
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- ar
- uh
- TOR
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oratorio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does oratorio mean?
noun
- A musical composition, often based on a religious theme; similar to opera but with no costume, scenery or acting.
Where does oratorio come from?
Borrowed from Italian oratorio (“oratorical”), from Latin ōrātōrius.
Questions about saying oratorio
How do you pronounce oratorio?
Say ar-uh-TOR-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrəˈtɔrioʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oratorio?
Oratorio has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOR). Broken into parts: ar · uh · TOR · ee · oh.