How to pronounce inordinately
Say it like in-OR-duh-nut-lee. Inordinately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- in
- OR
- duh
- nut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inordinately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ORSay 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inordinately
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-AW-duh-nut-lee.
What does inordinately mean?
- In an inordinate manner.
Where does inordinately come from?
From inordinate + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying inordinately
How do you pronounce inordinately?
Say in-OR-duh-nut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈnɔrdənətli/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈnɔːdənətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inordinately?
Inordinately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: in · OR · duh · nut · lee.
Is inordinately 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 /ˌɪˈnɔːdənətli/ (in-AW-duh-nut-lee).