How to pronounce orphans
Say it like OR-funz. Orphans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrfənz/OR-funz
UK British/ˈɔːfənz/AW-funz
- OR
- funz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orphans 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.
- funzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orphans
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-funz.
What does orphans mean?
noun
- plural of orphan How to pronounce orphan
- third-person singular simple present indicative of orphan How to pronounce orphan
Questions about saying orphans
How do you pronounce orphans?
Say OR-funz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrfənz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːfənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orphans?
Orphans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · funz.
Is orphans 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 /ˈɔːfənz/ (AW-funz).