How to Pronounce “orchids

word

/ˈɔɹkɪdz/
OR-kidz
/ˈɔːkɪdz/
AW-kidz

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɔɹkɪdz/

British English

/ˈɔːkɪdz/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

OR-kidz

UK

AW-kidz

Listen in Context

My mother grows orchids in her garden.

Orchids need special care to grow well.

I always admire the orchids at the botanical garden—they're stunning.

Some people collect rare orchids as a hobby.