How to pronounce orval
Say it like OR-vul. Orval has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrvəl/OR-vul
UK British/ˈɔːvəl/AW-vul
- OR
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orval 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.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orval
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-vul.
What does orval mean?
noun
- A sage, of species Salvia viridis.
Where does orval come from?
French orvale.
Questions about saying orval
How do you pronounce orval?
Say OR-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrvəl/. In British English it is /ˈɔːvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orval?
Orval has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · vul.
Is orval 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 /ˈɔːvəl/ (AW-vul).