How to pronounce orrery
Say it like OR-uh-ree. Orrery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orrery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of orrery
American and British speakers say orrery in essentially the same way: /ˈɔrəri/ in the US and /ˈɒrəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: OR-uh-ree.
What does orrery mean?
- A clockwork model of any given solar system.
- A conceptual model of someone's worldview.
Where does orrery come from?
Named after Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery (1676–1731), for whom such a device was made.
Questions about saying orrery
How do you pronounce orrery?
Say OR-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrəri/. In British English it is /ˈɒrəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orrery?
Orrery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say orrery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔrəri/ and the British form is /ˈɒrəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.