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