How to pronounce orchidarium
Say it like or-kih-DER-ee-um. Orchidarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DER).
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- or
- kih
- DER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orchidarium 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.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orchidarium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-kih-DAIR-ee-um.
What does orchidarium mean?
- An orchid garden.
Where does orchidarium come from?
From orchid + -arium.
Words that rhyme with orchidarium
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Questions about saying orchidarium
How do you pronounce orchidarium?
Say or-kih-DER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrkɪˈdɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌɔːkɪˈdɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orchidarium?
Orchidarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DER). Broken into parts: or · kih · DER · ee · um.
Is orchidarium 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 /ˌɔːkɪˈdɛəriəm/ (aw-kih-DAIR-ee-um).