How to pronounce orchestral
Say it like or-KES-trul. Orchestral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce orchestral. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- or
- KES
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orchestral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- KESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orchestral
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-KES-trul.
What does orchestral mean?
- Relating to an orchestra or to music played by an orchestra.“orchestral music/piece/sound”
- An orchestral performance.
Where does orchestral come from?
From orchestra + -al.
Words that rhyme with orchestral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orchestral.
Questions about saying orchestral
How do you pronounce orchestral?
Say or-KES-trul. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈkɛstrəl/. In British English it is /ɔːˈkɛstrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orchestral?
Orchestral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KES). Broken into parts: or · KES · trul.
Is orchestral 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 /ɔːˈkɛstrəl/ (aw-KES-trul).