# oration vs orator

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### oration
*noun · IPA /ɒˈɹeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #47,236*
A formal, often ceremonial speech.

### orator
*noun · IPA /ˈɒ.ɹə.tə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #32,951*
Someone who orates or delivers an oration.

## Source
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