How to pronounce oriole
Say it like OR-ee-ohl. Oriole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- ee
- ohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oriole 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.
- ohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oriole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AW-ree-ohl.
What does oriole mean?
- Any of various colorful passerine birds, New World orioles of the genus Icterus (family Icteridae) and Old World orioles of the family Oriolidae.
Where does oriole come from?
A borrowing from Middle French oriol, from Old French oriol, from Latin aureolus, diminutive of aureus (“golden”).
Questions about saying oriole
How do you pronounce oriole?
Say OR-ee-ohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔriˌoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈɔːriːˌəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oriole?
Oriole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · ee · ohl.
Is oriole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɔːriːˌəʊl/ (AW-ree-ohl).