How to Pronounce Orient

To pronounce "orient", say OR-ient — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɔː.ɹɪ.ənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɔː.ɹɪ.ənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “orient”

"orient" has 2 syllables: or-ient. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.

What does orient mean?

proper noun

  1. Usually preceded by the: a region or a part of the world to the east of a certain place; countries of Asia, the East (especially East Asia).
  2. The countries east of the Mediterranean.

proper noun

  1. A city and town in Illinois.
  2. A city and town in Iowa.

noun

  1. The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.
  2. A pearl originating from the Indian region, reputed to be of great brilliance; (by extension) any pearl of particular beauty and value.

Antonyms

Occident

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Words that rhyme with orient

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentassentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontent

Related words

easterneastpointorientatereorientasiaasianlevant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "orient"?▾

"Orient" has 2 syllables: or · ient.

What is the IPA transcription of "orient"?▾

The IPA transcription of "orient" is /ˈɔː.ɹɪ.ənt/.

What does "orient" mean?▾

Orient: Usually preceded by the: a region or a part of the world to the east of a certain place; countries of Asia, the East (especially East Asia).

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