How to pronounce orbitals
Say it like OR-buh-tuls. Orbitals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- buh
- tuls
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orbitals 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orbitals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-buh-tuls.
What does orbitals mean?
- plural of orbital How to pronounce orbital
Questions about saying orbitals
How do you pronounce orbitals?
Say OR-buh-tuls. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrbətəls/. In British English it is /ˈɔːbətəls/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orbitals?
Orbitals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · buh · tuls.
Is orbitals 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 /ˈɔːbətəls/ (AW-buh-tuls).