How to Pronounce "orifice"
word
ˈɔɹəfəs
AWR-uh-fuss
ˈɒɹɪfɪs
OR-ih-fiss
Definition
An orifice is an opening, hole, or passage, especially in the body or in a machine, where something can enter or leave.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɹəfəs
British English
ˈɒɹɪfɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWR-uh-fuss
UK
OR-ih-fiss
Listen in Context
Water flows through the orifice at the bottom of the tank.
The doctor examined the nasal orifice for signs of infection.
A small orifice lets the air escape from the balloon.
If the orifice gets blocked, the machine won’t work properly.