How to pronounce orpharion
Say it like or-FAR-ee-un. Orpharion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAR).
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- or
- FAR
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orpharion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orpharion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-FAR-ee-un.
What does orpharion mean?
- A musical instrument of the Renaissance, part of the cittern family, whose metal strings are tuned like a lute's and plucked with the fingers.
Where does orpharion come from?
Blend of Orpheus + Arion.
Questions about saying orpharion
How do you pronounce orpharion?
Say or-FAR-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈfæriən/. In British English it is /ɔːˈfæriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orpharion?
Orpharion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAR). Broken into parts: or · FAR · ee · un.
Is orpharion 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 /ɔːˈfæriən/ (aw-FAR-ee-un).