How to pronounce oriel
Say it like OR-ee-ul. Oriel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oriel 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does oriel mean?
- A large polygonal recess in a building, such as a bay window, forming a protrusion on the outer wall.
Where does oriel come from?
From Middle English oriel, from Old French oriol (“gallery, corridor”), Late Latin oriolum (“portico, hall”), probably from Latin aureolus (“gilded”), applied to an apartment decorated with gilding.
Words that rhyme with oriel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oriel.
Questions about saying oriel
How do you pronounce oriel?
Say OR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oriel?
Oriel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · ee · ul.