How to Pronounce "orleans"

word

/ˈɔɹɫiənz/, /ˌɔɹˈɫinz/

OR-lee-uhnz, or-LEENZ

/ˈɔːliənz/, /ˌɔːˈliːnz/

AW-lee-uhnz, aw-LEENZ

Definition

Orleans is a proper noun, usually the name of a city or part of a place name, such as New Orleans or Orléans in France. It refers to a specific location, not a general thing or action.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɔɹɫiənz/, /ˌɔɹˈɫinz/

British English

/ˈɔːliənz/, /ˌɔːˈliːnz/

Simplified Pronunciation

OR-lee-uhnz, or-LEENZ

AW-lee-uhnz, aw-LEENZ

Listen in Context

My aunt lives in Orleans.

We visited Orleans last summer.

Orleans is a beautiful city.

If you're driving through Orleans, stop and get lunch there.