How to pronounce ortolan
Say it like OR-tuh-lan. Ortolan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- tuh
- lan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ortolan 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ortolan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-tuh-lun.
What does ortolan mean?
- A small European migratory bunting (Emberiza hortulana), once eaten whole as a delicacy.
- Any of various similar birds, especially the bobolink, sora, or snow bunting.
- The greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla).
Where does ortolan come from?
From Middle French hortolan (“gardener”), from Latin hortulānus (“gardener”).
Questions about saying ortolan
How do you pronounce ortolan?
Say OR-tuh-lan. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrtəlæn/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtələn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ortolan?
Ortolan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · tuh · lan.
Is ortolan 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 /ˈɔːtələn/ (AW-tuh-lun).