orienteering

Questions

What does orienteering mean?

The act of racing across unfamiliar place using a map and compass.

Where does orienteering come from?

Borrowed from Swedish orientering, from orientera (“orient, orientate”) + -ing.

How to pronounce orienteering

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “orienteering”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “orienteering”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “orienteering” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.