How to Pronounce Orca

To pronounce "orca", say ORC-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈɔː(ɹ).kə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “orca”

"orca" has 2 syllables: orc-a. It rhymes with lorca and ficorca, if that helps it stick.

What does orca mean?

noun

  1. A sea mammal (Orcinus orca) related to dolphins and porpoises, commonly called the killer whale.

Synonyms

blackfishgrampuskiller whale

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Words that rhyme with orca

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lorcaficorcagorkahovorkamajorcaminorcasorcha

Related words

grampuskillerorcwhale

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "orca"?▾

"Orca" has 2 syllables: orc · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "orca"?▾

The IPA transcription of "orca" is /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə/.

What does "orca" mean?▾

Orca: A sea mammal (Orcinus orca) related to dolphins and porpoises, commonly called the killer whale.

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