How to pronounce orbiter
Say it like OR-buh-ter. Orbiter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- buh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orbiter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of orbiter
- 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-tuh.
What does orbiter mean?
- An object that orbits another, especially a spacecraft that orbits a planet etc. without landing on it.
Where does orbiter come from?
From orbit + -er.
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Questions about saying orbiter
How do you pronounce orbiter?
Say OR-buh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrbətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːbətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orbiter?
Orbiter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · buh · ter.
Is orbiter 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 /ˈɔːbətə/ (AW-buh-tuh).