How to Pronounce “orphanage

word

/ˈɔɹfənədʒ/
OR-fuh-nij
/ˈɔːfənɪdʒ/
AW-fuh-nij

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɔɹfənədʒ/

British English

/ˈɔːfənɪdʒ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

OR-fuh-nij

UK

AW-fuh-nij

Listen in Context

After losing his parents, he spent several years in an orphanage.

Volunteers visit the orphanage to play games with the kids every weekend.

Growing up in an orphanage taught him the importance of community.

The city has a large orphanage for children without families.