How to pronounce orbits
Say it like OR-buts. Orbits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrbəts/OR-buts
UK British/ˈɔːbəts/AW-buts
- OR
- buts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orbits 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.
- butsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orbits
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-buts.
What does orbits mean?
noun
- plural of orbit How to pronounce orbit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of orbit How to pronounce orbit
Questions about saying orbits
How do you pronounce orbits?
Say OR-buts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrbəts/. In British English it is /ˈɔːbəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orbits?
Orbits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · buts.
Is orbits 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 /ˈɔːbəts/ (AW-buts).