How to pronounce orientation
Say it like or-ee-en-TAY-shun. Orientation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- or
- ee
- en
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orientation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orientation
American and British speakers say orientation in essentially the same way: /ˌɔriɛnˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɔːrɪɛnˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-rih-en-TAY-shun.
What does orientation mean?
- the act of orienting
- an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs
- position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions
Where does orientation come from?
From French orientation.
Words that rhyme with orientation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orientation.
Questions about saying orientation
How do you pronounce orientation?
Say or-ee-en-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔriɛnˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɔːrɪɛnˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orientation?
Orientation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: or · ee · en · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say orientation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɔriɛnˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɔːrɪɛnˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.