How to pronounce orison
Say it like OR-ih-sun. Orison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- ih
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orison 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.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orison
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OR-ih-sun.
What does orison mean?
- A prayer.
- Mystical contemplation or communion.
Where does orison come from?
From Middle English orisoun, from Anglo-Norman oreison, oresoun etc.
Questions about saying orison
How do you pronounce orison?
Say OR-ih-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrɪsən/. In British English it is /ˈɒrɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orison?
Orison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · ih · sun.
Is orison 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 /ˈɒrɪsən/ (OR-ih-sun).