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