How to pronounce orphrey
Say it like OR-free. Orphrey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- free
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orphrey 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.
- freeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of orphrey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-free.
What does orphrey mean?
- An embroidered ornamental band or border on an ecclesiastical vestment, altar frontal, etc.
Where does orphrey come from?
From Middle English orfray, orfrei, orefreys (“elaborate (especially gold) embroidery; fabric adorned with such embroidery; embroidered ornamental band or border; decorative elements”), from Anglo-Norman and Middle French orfrais, orfreis,
Questions about saying orphrey
How do you pronounce orphrey?
Say OR-free. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrfri/. In British English it is /ˈɔːfri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orphrey?
Orphrey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · free.
Is orphrey 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 /ˈɔːfri/ (AW-free).