How to Pronounce "orifice"

word

ˈɔɹəfəs

AWR-uh-fuss

ˈɒɹɪfɪs

OR-ih-fiss

Definition

An orifice is an opening, hole, or passage, especially in the body or in a machine, where something can enter or leave.

American English

ˈɔɹəfəs

British English

ˈɒɹɪfɪs

AWR-uh-fuss

OR-ih-fiss

Water flows through the orifice at the bottom of the tank.

The doctor examined the nasal orifice for signs of infection.

A small orifice lets the air escape from the balloon.

If the orifice gets blocked, the machine won’t work properly.