How to Pronounce "orient"
word
/ˈɔɹiˌɛnt/
OR-ee-ent
/ˈɔːɹiənt/
AW-ree-uhnt
Definition
To direct someone or something toward a particular position, place, or goal; also, to help someone become familiar with a new situation or environment.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɔɹiˌɛnt/
British English
/ˈɔːɹiənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OR-ee-ent
UK
AW-ree-uhnt
Listen in Context
He tried to orient the map to find the right street.
The teacher will orient new students on their first day.
You should orient the solar panels to face the sun.
It took him a while to orient himself in the new city.