How to Pronounce "orchestra"
word
/ˈɔɹkəstɹə/
OR-kuh-struh
/ˈɔːkɛstɹɐ/
AW-kuh-struh
Definition
A large group of musicians who play different instruments together, usually including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, led by a conductor.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɔɹkəstɹə/
British English
/ˈɔːkɛstɹɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OR-kuh-struh
UK
AW-kuh-struh
Listen in Context
The orchestra played a beautiful piece of music.
My brother wants to join the school orchestra.
There are many instruments in an orchestra.
The orchestra sounded amazing at last night's concert.