How to pronounce oriflamme
Say it like OR-ih-flam. Oriflamme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce oriflamme. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OR
- ih
- flam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oriflamme 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 "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- flamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of oriflamme
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OR-ih-flam.
What does oriflamme mean?
- Any banner, idea or principle which serves as a rallying point for those involved in a struggle.
- Something resembling the banner of St Denis; a bright, shining object.
Where does oriflamme come from?
From Old French oriflambe, oriflamme, from Medieval Latin auriflamma (“golden flame”), from Latin aurum (“gold”) + flamma (“flame”).
Questions about saying oriflamme
How do you pronounce oriflamme?
Say OR-ih-flam. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrɪflæm/. In British English it is /ˈɒrɪflæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oriflamme?
Oriflamme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · ih · flam.
Is oriflamme pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒrɪflæm/ (OR-ih-flam).