How to pronounce deorbit
Say it like dee-OR-bit. Deorbit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/diˈɔrbɪt/dee-OR-bit
UK British/diˈɔːbɪt/dee-AW-bit
- dee
- OR
- bit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deorbit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deorbit
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-AW-bit.
What does deorbit mean?
verb
- To cause to leave orbit.
- Of an orbiting object, such as a satellite: to leave orbit.
- The act or process of leaving orbit.
Where does deorbit come from?
From de- + orbit.
Words that rhyme with deorbit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deorbit.
Questions about saying deorbit
How do you pronounce deorbit?
Say dee-OR-bit. The American pronunciation is /diˈɔrbɪt/. In British English it is /diˈɔːbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deorbit?
Deorbit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: dee · OR · bit.
Is deorbit pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /diˈɔːbɪt/ (dee-AW-bit).