How do you pronounce "orator"?

In American English: /ˈɔrətɝ/ (AWR-uht-ur). In British English: /ˈɒɹətə/ (OR-uht-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɔrətɝ/ (AWR-uht-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɒɹətə/ (OR-uht-uh).

Is "orator" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔrətɝ/ (AWR-uht-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɒɹətə/ (OR-uht-uh).

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orator

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/ˈɔrətɝ/

AWR-uht-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɔror·əta·ɝtor

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