How to pronounce orchard
Say it like OR-cherd. Orchard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orchard 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.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of orchard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-chud.
What does orchard mean?
- garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
Where does orchard come from?
From Middle English orchard, orcherd, from Old English orċeard, ortġeard, a compound of *ort (probably from Proto-Germanic *urtiz, a dissimilated variant of Proto-Germanic *wurt- (“wort (plant)”), later incorrectly associated with unrelated
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Questions about saying orchard
How do you pronounce orchard?
Say OR-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrtʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orchard?
Orchard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · cherd.
Is orchard 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 /ˈɔːtʃəd/ (AW-chud).