How to pronounce Orly
Say it like OR-lee. Orly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Orly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-lee.
What does Orly mean?
- A city and commune of the department of Val-de-Marne, region of Île-de-France, France.
Where does Orly come from?
Borrowed from French Orly, from Latin Aureliacum.
Words that rhyme with Orly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Orly.
Questions about saying Orly
How do you pronounce Orly?
Say OR-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrli/. In British English it is /ˈɔːliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Orly?
Orly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · lee.
Is Orly 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 /ˈɔːliː/ (AW-lee).