How do you pronounce "orient"?

In American English: /ˈɔriːˌɛnt/ (AWR-ee-ehnt). In British English: /ˈɔːɹiənt/ (AWR-ee-uhnt). In Canadian English: /ˈɔriːˌɛnt/ (AWR-ee-ehnt). In Australian English: /ˈɔːɹiənt/ (AWR-ee-uhnt).

Is "orient" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔriːˌɛnt/ (AWR-ee-ehnt), while in British English it's /ˈɔːɹiənt/ (AWR-ee-uhnt).

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orient

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/ˈɔriːˌɛnt/

AWR-ee-ehnt

Syllable Breakdown

ɔro·iːri·ɛntent

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