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