To pronounce "ortolan", say ORT-ol-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɔː.təl.æn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ortolan
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/ˈɔː.təl.æn/
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"ortolan" has 3 syllables: ort-ol-an. It rhymes with portolan, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Ortolan" has 3 syllables: ort · ol · an.
The IPA transcription of "ortolan" is /ˈɔː.təl.æn/.
Ortolan: A small European migratory bunting (Emberiza hortulana), once eaten whole as a delicacy.
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