How to pronounce orisha
Say it like OR-ih-shah. Orisha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- ih
- shah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orisha 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.
- shahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of orisha
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OR-ih-shah.
What does orisha mean?
- A divine entity in Yoruba religion that possesses the supernatural capability of reflecting some of the manifestations of Olódùmarè
Where does orisha come from?
Borrowed from Yoruba òrìṣà.
Questions about saying orisha
How do you pronounce orisha?
Say OR-ih-shah. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrɪʃɑ/. In British English it is /ˈɒrɪʃɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orisha?
Orisha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · ih · shah.
Is orisha 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 /ˈɒrɪʃɑː/ (OR-ih-shah).