How to pronounce "Orien" [Archive] - Wizards Community

How to pronounce "Orien" [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Phaseroth
06-03-07, 10:27 PM Sorry, I'm sure this has been asked and answered before, but I can't find it.

Is "Orien" prounced like "Orion" (the constellation) or like "Orient"?
EvilDrPuma
06-03-07, 11:20 PM I pronounce it like "Orient" without the "t."
Nived
06-04-07, 01:48 AM Yeah like Orient, Oar-een
Dragom
06-04-07, 02:35 AM I was using "Orion"
Phaseroth
06-04-07, 03:46 AM I pronounce it like "Orient" without the "t."
That's what I've been doing, as well, or trying to, anyway - I occasionally say it "Orion", and then catch myself.

It would be cool if Hellcow could clear this up, like he did with Cyre :)
grifo
06-04-07, 07:45 AM i myself say it like this
O - a simple o
rie - as in "lie" with r instead of l
en - "end" with no d

like he did with Cyre

i didnt know he did that, what is it?
Shady314
06-04-07, 08:31 AM I'm with Nived on this. Orient with no t. I like that Orient has to do with getting your bearings which relates to directions/traveling. :) Perfect for House Orien.
Edymnion
06-04-07, 08:34 AM I'm pretty sure its a direct jab at the Orient Express, what with House Orien running the Lightning Rail.
tallric_kruush
06-04-07, 01:33 PM It would be cool if Hellcow could clear this up, like he did with Cyre :)

I didn't know he did so; and if he doesn't say it "sigh-REE", then he's wrong anyway.;)
Edymnion
06-04-07, 01:42 PM I didn't know he did so; and if he doesn't say it "sigh-REE", then he's wrong anyway.;)Actually, his typical answer for that is "There are many differant regional dialects, and hence many differant 'correct' ways of pronouncing it."

Like up north (in the United States), its an Opossum. Down here in the south, its a Possum. We don't say the initial O in it at all. Or how anywhere else in the world, Lafayette is "LA-fee-yet", while down here is "luh-FAY-ut". Or one particularly nice one, Whitwell is "WHUT-wul".

Basically, its a cop out for "However you want to pronounce it is fine". :D
tallric_kruush
06-04-07, 02:24 PM Actually, his typical answer for that is "There are many differant regional dialects, and hence many differant 'correct' ways of pronouncing it."

That's the answer I've always seen...

Basically, its a cop out for "However you want to pronounce it is fine". :D

...and that's exactly the meaning I took from it.
Phaseroth
06-04-07, 02:26 PM Actually, his typical answer for that is "There are many differant regional dialects, and hence many differant 'correct' ways of pronouncing it."
Didn't he say that his pronunciation of Cyre was "ceer" (rhymes with beer). Which, to me, is counterintuitive. I see the word and clearly, it should be pronounced "sire" ;)
EvilDrPuma
06-04-07, 06:47 PM Didn't he say that his pronunciation of Cyre was "ceer" (rhymes with beer). Which, to me, is counterintuitive. I see the word and clearly, it should be pronounced "sire" ;)

Is that "ceer" as in "keer" or as in "seer?" I would have gone with the second.
ChimericalWolf
06-04-07, 08:11 PM Anyone who pronounces Cyre anything other than "sire" is a heathan, and probably a dirty one. Should all be put to the flame.
Edymnion
06-04-07, 08:23 PM Cyre, it rhymes with beer, and is pronounced the same as what you do to a steak. :)
EvilDrPuma
06-04-07, 09:41 PM Cyre, it rhymes with beer, and is pronounced the same as what you do to a steak. :)

...Charbroil?
ChimericalWolf
06-04-07, 09:46 PM Anyone who pronounces Cyre anything other than "sire" is a heathan, and probably a dirty one. Should all be put to the flame.
Cyre, it rhymes with beer, and is pronounced the same as what you do to a steak. :)

Edy, you will only be put in a room with Eberron books and used to answer questions.

But don't push it.

And steaks, you bring them to a hot surface for about three seconds, then enjoy.
Nived
06-04-07, 10:32 PM Yeah Keith suggested that Seer, Kyre, Syree, Sire, etc were all regional dialects.

Also the proper way to cook a steak is to sear it on both sides on an extremely hot cast iron skillet, you know to seal in the juices, and serve.
goblin_pride
06-04-07, 10:32 PM And steaks, you bring them to a hot surface for about three seconds, then enjoy.

You're overcooking.
tallric_kruush
06-04-07, 10:37 PM And steaks, you bring them to a hot surface for about three seconds, then enjoy.

Ewww. He is a wolf, though.
OMG!!!
He's a chimerical wolf!!:eek:

Originally Posted by goblin_pride
You're overcooking.

I was just reading a thread about goblins, "siege bread", and their willingness to eat anything...
Phaseroth
06-05-07, 03:03 AM Is that "ceer" as in "keer" or as in "seer?" I would have gone with the second.

Yes, that's a soft "c" (like an "s"), but I didn't want to write "seer" because that's a word in it's own right.

Anyone who pronounces Cyre anything other than "sire" is a heathan, and probably a dirty one. Should all be put to the flame.
Yeah, that's the way my eyes tell me to pronounce it :cool:
From_Khyber
06-05-07, 09:35 AM Oriend, Orient? I don't see where people get the "d" and "t" from :confused: I pronounce it the way it's spelled; O-RI-EN
ccerose
06-05-07, 05:52 PM Players in my group pronounce it differently. I pronounce it like orient with out the "t"; or-ee-en. But others in my group pronounce it like o-rye-en.

Same thing for Cyre. I pronounce it like seer, while others pronounce it like sire or sigh-ree.
Balseraph
06-05-07, 09:08 PM I tend to pronounce it as o-rye-en too.

As for Cyre?
I pronounce it with a hard "c" because I like the sound of Cyran with a hard "c" better rather than rhyming it with "siren".
Edymnion
06-05-07, 09:08 PM You're overcooking.Depends on what kind of steak you're cooking.

I had the grill out last weekend. I slow cooked a couple of t-bones for over an hour before I took them off. Them was some *GOOD* t-bones.
Phaseroth
06-06-07, 05:27 AM Oriend, Orient? I don't see where people get the "d" and "t" from :confused: I pronounce it the way it's spelled; O-RI-EN

No "d" or "t". I'm talking about rhyming. "Orion" and "Orient" sound completely different (oh-rye-un and oh-ree-ent), so basically I was asking "Is 'Orien' pronounced like 'Orion' or does it rhyme with 'Orient'." Or, "Is 'Orien' pronounced like 'Orient' without the 't'?"
Tzolix
06-06-07, 06:02 AM Well as we're all on dialects and pronunciations how would you say the ir' bit in a nobles name?

Ear? or would you say something like I-ar? Or maybe some other way. Just something for you guys to think about.
From_Khyber
06-06-07, 06:37 AM No "d" or "t". I'm talking about rhyming. "Orion" and "Orient" sound completely different (oh-rye-un and oh-ree-ent), so basically I was asking "Is 'Orien' pronounced like 'Orion' or does it rhyme with 'Orient'." Or, "Is 'Orien' pronounced like 'Orient' without the 't'?"

Ah, makes more sense. Sorry 'bout that little misunderstanding ;)
ORC_Paradox
06-06-07, 06:38 AM Actually, his typical answer for that is "There are many differant regional dialects, and hence many differant 'correct' ways of pronouncing it."

Ah, the TRUE reason the Last War got started. "All hail our new leader from Cyre"

"WHAT! You didn't pronounce that right! How dare you!"

"Yeah, I don't want my leader to be from a place called Cyre."

"That's wrong too! That's it! This means war!"

There was a great quote from Planescape that went something like: "We can excuse the fact that you slughtered two yugoloths before you realized where you were, outsider, but you pronounced the name of our fair city 'Sijil.' not "Sigil.", and there can be no excuse for that!"
InkBlot
06-08-07, 05:11 PM Well as we're all on dialects and pronunciations how would you say the ir' bit in a nobles name?

Ear? or would you say something like I-ar? Or maybe some other way. Just something for you guys to think about.
Honestly, I pronounce it differently depending on how it sounds with the rest of the name. Sometimes I pronounce it "ear," other times "err," and still other times as "air."

Similarly, with the d' in front of a dragonmark heir's name the pronunciation changes depending on the house name, my mood, and/or the time of day. I say "duh'Cannith", "day'Jurasco", and "doo'Ghallanda."
mhacdebhandia
06-08-07, 07:24 PM I had the grill out last weekend. I slow cooked a couple of t-bones for over an hour before I took them off. Them was some *GOOD* t-bones.
I applaud you for doing anything worthwhile whatsoever with such a terrible cut of meat.
Elderich
06-10-07, 11:36 PM Actually, his typical answer for that is "There are many differant regional dialects, and hence many differant 'correct' ways of pronouncing it."It would be nice if he would say Which areas say it What way, so we could figure out where we all are from!
Weenie
06-15-07, 05:49 PM Well as we're all on dialects and pronunciations how would you say the ir' bit in a nobles name?

Ear? or would you say something like I-ar? Or maybe some other way. Just something for you guys to think about.

The apostrophe suggests that it's "er"

Eyer'Wynarn is just silly, and so is deeCanith.
mhacdebhandia
06-15-07, 08:13 PM Well, in an Australian accent "ear" sounds a bit more like "eeya", so the way I pronounce "ir" probably sounds like an American saying "ear" - "eer", with an emphasised R at the end.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Phaseroth 06-03-07, 10:27 PM	Sorry, I'm sure this has been asked and answered before, but I can't find it. Is "Orien" prounced like "Orion" (the constellation) or like "Orient"?
EvilDrPuma 06-03-07, 11:20 PM	I pronounce it like "Orient" without the "t."
Nived 06-04-07, 01:48 AM	Yeah like Orient, Oar-een
Dragom 06-04-07, 02:35 AM	I was using "Orion"
Phaseroth 06-04-07, 03:46 AM	I pronounce it like "Orient" without the "t." That's what I've been doing, as well, or trying to, anyway - I occasionally say it "Orion", and then catch myself. It would be cool if Hellcow could clear this up, like he did with Cyre :)
grifo 06-04-07, 07:45 AM	i myself say it like this O - a simple o rie - as in "lie" with r instead of l en - "end" with no d like he did with Cyre i didnt know he did that, what is it?
Shady314 06-04-07, 08:31 AM	I'm with Nived on this. Orient with no t. I like that Orient has to do with getting your bearings which relates to directions/traveling. :) Perfect for House Orien.
Edymnion 06-04-07, 08:34 AM	I'm pretty sure its a direct jab at the Orient Express, what with House Orien running the Lightning Rail.
tallric_kruush 06-04-07, 01:33 PM	It would be cool if Hellcow could clear this up, like he did with Cyre :) I didn't know he did so; and if he doesn't say it "sigh-REE", then he's wrong anyway.;)
Edymnion 06-04-07, 01:42 PM	I didn't know he did so; and if he doesn't say it "sigh-REE", then he's wrong anyway.;)Actually, his typical answer for that is "There are many differant regional dialects, and hence many differant 'correct' ways of pronouncing it." Like up north (in the United States), its an Opossum. Down here in the south, its a Possum. We don't say the initial O in it at all. Or how anywhere else in the world, Lafayette is "LA-fee-yet", while down here is "luh-FAY-ut". Or one particularly nice one, Whitwell is "WHUT-wul". Basically, its a cop out for "However you want to pronounce it is fine". :D
tallric_kruush 06-04-07, 02:24 PM	Actually, his typical answer for that is "There are many differant regional dialects, and hence many differant 'correct' ways of pronouncing it." That's the answer I've always seen... Basically, its a cop out for "However you want to pronounce it is fine". :D ...and that's exactly the meaning I took from it.
Phaseroth 06-04-07, 02:26 PM	Actually, his typical answer for that is "There are many differant regional dialects, and hence many differant 'correct' ways of pronouncing it." Didn't he say that his pronunciation of Cyre was "ceer" (rhymes with beer). Which, to me, is counterintuitive. I see the word and clearly, it should be pronounced "sire" ;)
EvilDrPuma 06-04-07, 06:47 PM	Didn't he say that his pronunciation of Cyre was "ceer" (rhymes with beer). Which, to me, is counterintuitive. I see the word and clearly, it should be pronounced "sire" ;) Is that "ceer" as in "keer" or as in "seer?" I would have gone with the second.
ChimericalWolf 06-04-07, 08:11 PM	Anyone who pronounces Cyre anything other than "sire" is a heathan, and probably a dirty one. Should all be put to the flame.
Edymnion 06-04-07, 08:23 PM	Cyre, it rhymes with beer, and is pronounced the same as what you do to a steak. :)
EvilDrPuma 06-04-07, 09:41 PM	Cyre, it rhymes with beer, and is pronounced the same as what you do to a steak. :) ...Charbroil?
ChimericalWolf 06-04-07, 09:46 PM	Anyone who pronounces Cyre anything other than "sire" is a heathan, and probably a dirty one. Should all be put to the flame. Cyre, it rhymes with beer, and is pronounced the same as what you do to a steak. :) Edy, you will only be put in a room with Eberron books and used to answer questions. But don't push it. And steaks, you bring them to a hot surface for about three seconds, then enjoy.
Nived 06-04-07, 10:32 PM	Yeah Keith suggested that Seer, Kyre, Syree, Sire, etc were all regional dialects. Also the proper way to cook a steak is to sear it on both sides on an extremely hot cast iron skillet, you know to seal in the juices, and serve.
goblin_pride 06-04-07, 10:32 PM	And steaks, you bring them to a hot surface for about three seconds, then enjoy. You're overcooking.
tallric_kruush 06-04-07, 10:37 PM	And steaks, you bring them to a hot surface for about three seconds, then enjoy. Ewww. He is a wolf, though. OMG!!! He's a chimerical wolf!!:eek: Originally Posted by goblin_pride You're overcooking. I was just reading a thread about goblins, "siege bread", and their willingness to eat anything...
Phaseroth 06-05-07, 03:03 AM	Is that "ceer" as in "keer" or as in "seer?" I would have gone with the second. Yes, that's a soft "c" (like an "s"), but I didn't want to write "seer" because that's a word in it's own right. Anyone who pronounces Cyre anything other than "sire" is a heathan, and probably a dirty one. Should all be put to the flame. Yeah, that's the way my eyes tell me to pronounce it :cool:
From_Khyber 06-05-07, 09:35 AM	Oriend, Orient? I don't see where people get the "d" and "t" from :confused: I pronounce it the way it's spelled; O-RI-EN
ccerose 06-05-07, 05:52 PM	Players in my group pronounce it differently. I pronounce it like orient with out the "t"; or-ee-en. But others in my group pronounce it like o-rye-en. Same thing for Cyre. I pronounce it like seer, while others pronounce it like sire or sigh-ree.
Balseraph 06-05-07, 09:08 PM	I tend to pronounce it as o-rye-en too. As for Cyre? I pronounce it with a hard "c" because I like the sound of Cyran with a hard "c" better rather than rhyming it with "siren".
Edymnion 06-05-07, 09:08 PM	You're overcooking.Depends on what kind of steak you're cooking. I had the grill out last weekend. I slow cooked a couple of t-bones for over an hour before I took them off. Them was some GOOD t-bones.
Phaseroth 06-06-07, 05:27 AM	Oriend, Orient? I don't see where people get the "d" and "t" from :confused: I pronounce it the way it's spelled; O-RI-EN No "d" or "t". I'm talking about rhyming. "Orion" and "Orient" sound completely different (oh-rye-un and oh-ree-ent), so basically I was asking "Is 'Orien' pronounced like 'Orion' or does it rhyme with 'Orient'." Or, "Is 'Orien' pronounced like 'Orient' without the 't'?"
Tzolix 06-06-07, 06:02 AM	Well as we're all on dialects and pronunciations how would you say the ir' bit in a nobles name? Ear? or would you say something like I-ar? Or maybe some other way. Just something for you guys to think about.
From_Khyber 06-06-07, 06:37 AM	No "d" or "t". I'm talking about rhyming. "Orion" and "Orient" sound completely different (oh-rye-un and oh-ree-ent), so basically I was asking "Is 'Orien' pronounced like 'Orion' or does it rhyme with 'Orient'." Or, "Is 'Orien' pronounced like 'Orient' without the 't'?" Ah, makes more sense. Sorry 'bout that little misunderstanding ;)
ORC_Paradox 06-06-07, 06:38 AM	Actually, his typical answer for that is "There are many differant regional dialects, and hence many differant 'correct' ways of pronouncing it." Ah, the TRUE reason the Last War got started. "All hail our new leader from Cyre" "WHAT! You didn't pronounce that right! How dare you!" "Yeah, I don't want my leader to be from a place called Cyre." "That's wrong too! That's it! This means war!" There was a great quote from Planescape that went something like: "We can excuse the fact that you slughtered two yugoloths before you realized where you were, outsider, but you pronounced the name of our fair city 'Sijil.' not "Sigil.", and there can be no excuse for that!"
InkBlot 06-08-07, 05:11 PM	Well as we're all on dialects and pronunciations how would you say the ir' bit in a nobles name? Ear? or would you say something like I-ar? Or maybe some other way. Just something for you guys to think about. Honestly, I pronounce it differently depending on how it sounds with the rest of the name. Sometimes I pronounce it "ear," other times "err," and still other times as "air." Similarly, with the d' in front of a dragonmark heir's name the pronunciation changes depending on the house name, my mood, and/or the time of day. I say "duh'Cannith", "day'Jurasco", and "doo'Ghallanda."
mhacdebhandia 06-08-07, 07:24 PM	I had the grill out last weekend. I slow cooked a couple of t-bones for over an hour before I took them off. Them was some GOOD t-bones. I applaud you for doing anything worthwhile whatsoever with such a terrible cut of meat.
Elderich 06-10-07, 11:36 PM	Actually, his typical answer for that is "There are many differant regional dialects, and hence many differant 'correct' ways of pronouncing it."It would be nice if he would say Which areas say it What way, so we could figure out where we all are from!
Weenie 06-15-07, 05:49 PM	Well as we're all on dialects and pronunciations how would you say the ir' bit in a nobles name? Ear? or would you say something like I-ar? Or maybe some other way. Just something for you guys to think about. The apostrophe suggests that it's "er" Eyer'Wynarn is just silly, and so is deeCanith.
mhacdebhandia 06-15-07, 08:13 PM	Well, in an Australian accent "ear" sounds a bit more like "eeya", so the way I pronounce "ir" probably sounds like an American saying "ear" - "eer", with an emphasised R at the end.