To pronounce "oriel", say OR-iel — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɔːɹiəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
oriel
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/ˈɔːɹiəl/
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"oriel" has 2 syllables: or-iel. It rhymes with borele and areal, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: areal, arielle — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Oriel" has 2 syllables: or · iel.
The IPA transcription of "oriel" is /ˈɔːɹiəl/.
Oriel: A large polygonal recess in a building, such as a bay window, forming a protrusion on the outer wall.
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