How to pronounce orgeat
Say it like OR-zhaht. Orgeat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- zhaht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orgeat 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.
- zhahtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of orgeat
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-jeert.
What does orgeat mean?
- A sweet syrup made from sugar and almonds (or originally barley) and rose water or orange-flower water.
Where does orgeat come from?
Doublet of horchata and orzo.
Questions about saying orgeat
How do you pronounce orgeat?
Say OR-zhaht. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrʒɑt/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdʒɪət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orgeat?
Orgeat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · zhaht.
Is orgeat 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 /ˈɔːdʒɪət/ (AW-jeert).