How to Pronounce "orbiting"
word
ˈɔɹbətɪŋ
OR-bi-ting
ˈɔːbɪtɪŋ
AW-bi-ting
Definition
Moving around another object in a curved path, usually in space, like a planet going around the sun or a satellite going around Earth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɹbətɪŋ
British English
ˈɔːbɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OR-bi-ting
UK
AW-bi-ting
Listen in Context
The Earth is orbiting the Sun.
A satellite is orbiting the planet.
Many moons are orbiting Jupiter.
That probe has been orbiting Mars for two years.