How to pronounce orature
Say it like OR-uh-cher. Orature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- uh
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orature pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of orature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: OR-uh-chuh.
What does orature mean?
- The oral equivalent of literature: a collection of traditional folk songs, stories, etc., that is communicated orally rather than in writing.
Where does orature come from?
Blend of oral + literature, said to have been coined by the Ugandan linguist and literary theorist Pio Zirimu (died 1977): see the 1972 quotation.
Questions about saying orature
How do you pronounce orature?
Say OR-uh-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrətʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒrətʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orature?
Orature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · uh · cher.
Is orature 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 /ˈɒrətʃə/ (OR-uh-chuh).