How to pronounce orchestration
Say it like or-kuh-STRAY-shun. Orchestration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY).
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- or
- kuh
- STRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orchestration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orchestration
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-kuh-STRAY-shun.
What does orchestration mean?
- The arrangement of music for performance by an orchestra.
- A composition that has been orchestrated.
- The control of diverse elements.
Where does orchestration come from?
From French orchestration.
Words that rhyme with orchestration
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Questions about saying orchestration
How do you pronounce orchestration?
Say or-kuh-STRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrkəˈstreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɔːkəˈstreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orchestration?
Orchestration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY). Broken into parts: or · kuh · STRAY · shun.
Is orchestration 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 /ˌɔːkəˈstreɪʃən/ (aw-kuh-STRAY-shun).