How to pronounce orbited
Say it like OR-buh-tud. Orbited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrbətəd/OR-buh-tud
UK British/ˈɔːbətəd/AW-buh-tud
- OR
- buh
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orbited 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orbited
- 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-tud.
What does orbited mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of orbit How to pronounce orbit
Questions about saying orbited
How do you pronounce orbited?
Say OR-buh-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrbətəd/. In British English it is /ˈɔːbətəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orbited?
Orbited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · buh · tud.
Is orbited 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 /ˈɔːbətəd/ (AW-buh-tud).