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
US
OR-lee-uhnz, or-LEENZ
UK
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.