How to pronounce orb
Say it like ORB. Orb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ORB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of orb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWB.
What does orb mean?
- A spherical body; a sphere, especially one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star
- Celestial sphere; one of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be enclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions
- A structural motif or finial in the shape of a sphere
- A blank window or panel.
- To form into an orb or circle.
- To become round like an orb.
- To encircle; to surround; to enclose.
Where does orb come from?
From Middle English orbe, from Old French orbe, from Latin orbis (“circle, orb”).
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Questions about saying orb
How do you pronounce orb?
Say ORB. The American pronunciation is /ɔrb/. In British English it is /ɔːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orb?
Orb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ORB.
Is orb 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 /ɔːb/ (AWB).