How to pronounce orle
Say it like AWL. Orle is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of orle
American and British speakers say orle in essentially the same way: /ɔl/ in the US and /ɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AWL.
What does orle mean?
- A bordure that runs around the outline of a shield without touching the edge.
- The wreath, or chaplet, surmounting or encircling the helmet of a knight and bearing the crest; a torse.
- A fillet under the ovolo of a capital.
Where does orle come from?
From Old French (also modern) orle, from orler (“to hem”), or from Vulgar Latin *orula, a diminutive of Latin ora (“edge”), probably from os, oris (“mouth”).
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Words that rhyme with orle
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Words that sound like orle
Questions about saying orle
How do you pronounce orle?
Say AWL. The American pronunciation is /ɔl/. In British English it is /ɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orle?
Orle is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AWL.
Do Americans and Brits say orle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔl/ and the British form is /ɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as orle?
Orle sounds the same as all in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.