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