How to Pronounce "orwell"
word
ˈɔɹˌwɛɫ
OR-wel
ˈɔː.wɛl
AW-wel
Definition
Orwell refers to George Orwell, the pen name of British writer Eric Arthur Blair, famous for his novels '1984' and 'Animal Farm'. His name is also used to describe ideas related to surveillance, authoritarianism, or dystopian societies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɹˌwɛɫ
British English
ˈɔː.wɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OR-wel
UK
AW-wel
Listen in Context
Orwell wrote the famous novel '1984'.
Many people study Orwell in school.
Have you read any books by Orwell?
His ideas are often described as 'Orwellian'.