To pronounce "orwellian", say ORW-ell-ian — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
orwellian
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ORW-ell-ian
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"orwellian" has 3 syllables: orw-ell-ian. It rhymes with machiavellian and chameleon, if that helps it stick.
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"Orwellian" has 3 syllables: orw · ell · ian.
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