How to Pronounce "orchestras"
word
ˈɔɹkəstɹəz
OR-kuh-struhz
ˈɔːkɛstɹəz
AW-kes-truhz
Definition
Groups of musicians who play different instruments together, usually including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, often performing classical music.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɹkəstɹəz
British English
ˈɔːkɛstɹəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OR-kuh-struhz
UK
AW-kes-truhz
Listen in Context
Many orchestras perform in large concert halls.
School orchestras help students learn music.
Some cities have several professional orchestras.
During the festival, different orchestras played every night.