How to pronounce orphanages
Say it like OR-fuh-nih-jiz. Orphanages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- fuh
- nih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orphanages 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orphanages
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-fuh-nih-jiz.
What does orphanages mean?
- plural of orphanage How to pronounce orphanage
Questions about saying orphanages
How do you pronounce orphanages?
Say OR-fuh-nih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrfənɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːfənɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orphanages?
Orphanages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · fuh · nih · jiz.
Is orphanages 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 /ˈɔːfənɪdʒɪz/ (AW-fuh-nih-jiz).