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How do you pronounce oireachtas?

The word "Oireachtas" is pronounced as "OR-uhk-tuhs".

Here's a breakdown:

* OR: Pronounced as in the word "for"

* uh: A short, unstressed "uh" sound like in the word "about"

* ktuhs: The "k" sound is followed by a slightly elongated "tuh" sound.

It's a bit of a tongue twister, but with practice, you'll get it!

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