How to pronounce inordinate
Say it like ih-NOR-duh-nut. Inordinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
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- ih
- NOR
- duh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inordinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inordinate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-NAW-dih-nut.
What does inordinate mean?
- Excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude.
Where does inordinate come from?
From Middle English inordinat, from Latin inōrdinātus (“not arranged, disordered, irregular”), from in- + ordinatus, past participle of ōrdināre (“to arrange, order”).
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Words that rhyme with inordinate
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Questions about saying inordinate
How do you pronounce inordinate?
Say ih-NOR-duh-nut. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɔrdənət/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɔːdɪnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inordinate?
Inordinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: ih · NOR · duh · nut.
Is inordinate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈnɔːdɪnət/ (ih-NAW-dih-nut).