How to Pronounce Orienting

To pronounce "orienting", say OR-ient-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

OR-ient-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “orienting”

"orienting" has 3 syllables: or-ient-ing.

What does orienting mean?

verb

  1. To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.
  2. (by extension) To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.

Synonyms

orientate

Antonyms

disorientdisorientate

Related words

aligningdimensioningfamiliarizinghomingorientatingpositioningchannelingchannelling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "orienting"?▾

"Orienting" has 3 syllables: or · ient · ing.

What does "orienting" mean?▾

Orienting: To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.

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