How to pronounce orf
Say it like ORF. Orf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ORF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of orf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWF.
What does orf mean?
- An exanthemous disease caused by a parapox virus, occurring primarily in sheep and goats but also capable of infecting humans.
- Alternative form of orfe (“type of fish”).
- Pronunciation spelling of off.
Where does orf come from?
From Old Norse hrufa (“scab”), from Proto-Germanic *hreubaz (whence also dandruff).
Words that rhyme with orf
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Questions about saying orf
How do you pronounce orf?
Say ORF. The American pronunciation is /ɔrf/. In British English it is /ɔːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orf?
Orf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ORF.
Is orf 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 /ɔːf/ (AWF).