orchy

Questions

What does orchy mean?

A river in Argyll and Bute council area, in the Highlands of Scotland, which flows from Loch Tulla to Loch Awe.

Where does orchy come from?

Possibly from Proto-Brythonic *argoɨd (“surrounding forest”).

How to pronounce orchy

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “orchy”.
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 “orchy”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “orchy” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.