orient

/ˈɔːriənt/

Syllables o·ri·ent

Stress O-ri-ent

Phonics Breakdown

o

/ɔː/

long o

ri

/ri/

r-sound

ent

/ənt/

schwa

Meaning

to position or align something; to make familiar with a situation

Sound Reference

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or=/ɔː/(order) + ri=/ri/(ring) + ent=/ənt/(parent)

Example

The map will help you orient yourself in the city.