How to Pronounce Origin

To pronounce "origin", say OR-ig-in — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɒɹ.ə.dʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɒɹ.ə.dʒən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “origin”

"origin" has 3 syllables: or-ig-in. It rhymes with orogen and florigen, if that helps it stick.

What does origin mean?

noun

  1. The beginning of something.
  2. The source of a river, information, goods, etc.

Synonyms

sourcezero vector

Antonyms

insertionenddestination

Words that rhyme with origin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

orogenflorigenorigen

Related words

inceptiongenesisbeginningoriginationextractionsourcestockdescent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "origin"?▾

"Origin" has 3 syllables: or · ig · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "origin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "origin" is /ˈɒɹ.ə.dʒən/.

What does "origin" mean?▾

Origin: The beginning of something.

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