How to pronounce orgy
Say it like OR-jee. Orgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrdʒi/OR-jee
UK British/ˈɔːdʒi/AW-jee
- OR
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orgy 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of orgy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-jee.
What does orgy mean?
noun
- A gathering of people to engage in group sex.
- An instance or period of excessive indulgence in a specified activity; spree.
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Questions about saying orgy
How do you pronounce orgy?
Say OR-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orgy?
Orgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · jee.
Is orgy 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 /ˈɔːdʒi/ (AW-jee).