To pronounce "half-orphan", say HALF-orph-an — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
half-orphan
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HALF-orph-an
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"half-orphan" has 3 syllables: half-orph-an.
"Half-orphan" has 3 syllables: half · orph · an.
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