How do you pronounce Orient?

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Do you pronounce it:

Or-i-ent (first syllable like 'oar')
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O-ri-ent (first syllable like the 'o' in 'occupy', 'operate' etc.)
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Total votes: 20

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How do you pronounce Orient?

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Inspired by the syllable poll, and a subject debated in the past - which of the two pronunciations do you use?
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It's neither, correct pronunciation is Or-ri-ent.
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Post by MrB »

ORient innit!
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Parker from Thunderbirds would say "Leyton Horient"
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Post by tuffers#1 »

Oar-Ree-Unt

But without pause

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WickfordO wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:18 pm Champions of L2
Like it :D :D
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WickfordO wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:18 pm Champions of L2
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Fellowo wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:27 am It's neither, correct pronunciation is Or-ri-ent.
This is defo the way! 👍🏼
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