How to pronounce orphic
Say it like OR-fik. Orphic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrfɪk/OR-fik
UK British/ˈɔːfɪk/AW-fik
- OR
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orphic 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.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orphic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-fik.
What does orphic mean?
adjective
- ascribed to Orpheus or characteristic of ideas in works ascribed to Orpheus
- having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding“mysterious symbols”“the mystical style of Blake”
Questions about saying orphic
How do you pronounce orphic?
Say OR-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrfɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɔːfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orphic?
Orphic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · fik.
Is orphic 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 /ˈɔːfɪk/ (AW-fik).