How to pronounce oriented
Say it like OR-ee-en-tud. Oriented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- ee
- en
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oriented 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.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oriented
American and British speakers say oriented in essentially the same way: /ˈɔriˌɛntəd/ in the US and /ˈɔːrɪˌɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-rih-en-tid.
What does oriented mean?
- adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination“the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view”“helping freshmen become oriented to college life”
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Questions about saying oriented
How do you pronounce oriented?
Say OR-ee-en-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔriˌɛntəd/. In British English it is /ˈɔːrɪˌɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oriented?
Oriented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · ee · en · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say oriented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔriˌɛntəd/ and the British form is /ˈɔːrɪˌɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.