How to pronounce orbed
Say it like ORBD. Orbed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɔrbd/ORBD
UK British/ɔːbd/AWBD
- ORBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orbed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of orbed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWBD.
What does orbed mean?
adjective
- Having the form of an orb; round; spherical.
Where does orbed come from?
From orb + -ed.
Questions about saying orbed
How do you pronounce orbed?
Say ORBD. The American pronunciation is /ɔrbd/. In British English it is /ɔːbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orbed?
Orbed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ORBD.
Is orbed 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 /ɔːbd/ (AWBD).