how to pronounce offertory

/ˈɒfətəɹi/

audio example by a male speaker

audio example by a female speaker

the above transcription of offertory is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association; you can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.

offertory is pronounced in four syllables

press buttons with phonetic symbols to learn how to precisely pronounce each sound of offertory

1.

2.

3.

4. example pitch curve for pronunciation of offertory

test your pronunciation of offertory

press the "test" button to check how closely you can replicate the pitch of a native speaker in your pronunciation of offertory

meanings of offertory

noun:

A linen or silken cloth anciently used in various ceremonies connected with the administration of the Eucharist.
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.
An anthem formerly sung as part of the Roman Catholic Mass or during the corresponding part of the Anglican Communion.

offertory frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word offertory occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.