How to pronounce orgone
Say it like AW-gohn. Orgone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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US American/ˈɔɡoʊn/AW-gohn
UK British/ˈɒɡəʊn/OG-ohn
- AW
- gohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orgone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of orgone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OG-ohn.
What does orgone mean?
noun
- In the psychoanalytic theory of Wilhelm Reich, a form of sexual energy or life force distributed throughout the universe and available for collection, storage, and further use.
Where does orgone come from?
Blend of organism + hormone, after German Orgon.
Questions about saying orgone
How do you pronounce orgone?
Say AW-gohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɡoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɒɡəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orgone?
Orgone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · gohn.
Is orgone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɒɡəʊn/ (OG-ohn).