To pronounce "orchestra", say ORCH-estr-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
orchestra
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/ˈɔɹkəstɹə/
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/ˈɔːkɛstɹɐ/
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To pronounce "orchestra", say ORCH-estr-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Orchestra" has 3 syllables: orch · estr · a.
The IPA transcription of "orchestra" is /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/.
Orchestra: A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.
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