How to pronounce orphaned
Say it like OR-fund. Orphaned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɔrfənd/OR-fund
UK British/ˈɔːfənd/AW-fund
- OR
- fund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orphaned 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.
- fundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orphaned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-fund.
What does orphaned mean?
adjective
- Made an orphan by the death of one's parents.
- Abandoned.“I found an orphaned project, half-completed before its author quit, and decided to finish it.”
- simple past and past participle of orphan How to pronounce orphan
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Questions about saying orphaned
How do you pronounce orphaned?
Say OR-fund. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrfənd/. In British English it is /ˈɔːfənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orphaned?
Orphaned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · fund.
Is orphaned 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 /ˈɔːfənd/ (AW-fund).