how to pronounce orchids

/ˈɔːɹkədz/

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orchids is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of orchids in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… others however who more like orchids can …”

meanings of orchids

noun:

Plural of orchid.

orchids frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word orchids occurs in english on average 2.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.