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.