How to pronounce oranges
Say it like OR-un-juz. Oranges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- un
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oranges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oranges
American and British speakers say oranges in essentially the same way: /ˈɔrəndʒəz/ in the US and /ˈɒrɪndʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: OR-in-jiz.
What does oranges mean?
- plural of orange How to pronounce orange
- third-person singular simple present indicative of orange How to pronounce orange
Questions about saying oranges
How do you pronounce oranges?
Say OR-un-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrəndʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈɒrɪndʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oranges?
Oranges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · un · juz.
Do Americans and Brits say oranges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔrəndʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈɒrɪndʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.