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