How to pronounce Orlando
Say it like or-LAN-doh. Orlando has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN).
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- or
- LAN
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orlando pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Orlando
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: aw-LAN-doh.
What does Orlando mean?
- a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World
Words that rhyme with Orlando
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Orlando.
Questions about saying Orlando
How do you pronounce Orlando?
Say or-LAN-doh. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈlænˌdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌɔːˈlændəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Orlando?
Orlando has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN). Broken into parts: or · LAN · doh.
Is Orlando pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːˈlændəʊ/ (aw-LAN-doh).