How to pronounce origins
Say it like OR-uh-jinz. Origins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- uh
- jinz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Origins 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jinzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of origins
American and British speakers say origins in essentially the same way: /ˈɔrədʒɪnz/ in the US and /ˈɒrɪdʒɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: OR-ih-jinz.
What does origins mean?
- plural of origin How to pronounce origin
Questions about saying origins
How do you pronounce origins?
Say OR-uh-jinz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrədʒɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈɒrɪdʒɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in origins?
Origins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · uh · jinz.
Do Americans and Brits say origins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔrədʒɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈɒrɪdʒɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.