How to pronounce Jordan
Say it like JOR-dun. Jordan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOR).
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- JOR
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jordan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Jordan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAW-dun.
What does Jordan mean?
- A river in West Asia in the Middle East, that empties into the Dead Sea, flowing through Israel, the Golan Heights, the West Bank and Jordan.
- A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Capital and largest city: Amman.
- The name of other rivers around the world, listed under Jordan River (disambiguation).
Where does Jordan come from?
The area in Hong Kong is named after Jordan station, which is named after Jordan Road, which in turn is named after Sir John Jordan.
Words that rhyme with Jordan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Jordan.
Questions about saying Jordan
How do you pronounce Jordan?
Say JOR-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔrdən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔːdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jordan?
Jordan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOR). Broken into parts: JOR · dun.
Is Jordan 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 /ˈdʒɔːdən/ (JAW-dun).