valedictory oration meaning

UK US /ˌvæləˈdɪktəri ɔˈreɪʃən/ 8 syllables

valedictory oration (noun): a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class).

Definition of valedictory oration

  1. a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)

    Synonyms: valediction, valedictory address, valedictory

    Type of: oratory

How to pronounce valedictory oration

valedictory oration is pronounced /ˌvæləˈdɪktəri ɔˈreɪʃən/ in American English. It has 8 syllables.

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