oral

Oral has 2 syllables: o · ral.

adjective. Using speech rather than writing.

adjective. Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located.

noun. An examination conducted by spoken communication.

adjective. A stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression.