How to pronounce orchis
Say it like OR-kis. Orchis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrkɪs/OR-kis
UK British/ˈɔːkɪs/AW-kis
- OR
- kis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orchis 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.
- kisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orchis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-kis.
What does orchis mean?
noun
- An orchid; now specifically, a plant of the genus Orchis.
- A testis.
Questions about saying orchis
How do you pronounce orchis?
Say OR-kis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrkɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɔːkɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orchis?
Orchis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · kis.
Is orchis 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 /ˈɔːkɪs/ (AW-kis).