How to pronounce Jordanian
Say it like jor-DAY-nee-un. Jordanian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- jor
- DAY
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jordanian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Jordanian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jaw-DAY-nee-un.
What does Jordanian mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Jordan
- of or relating to or characteristic of Jordan or its people“Jordanian archeological sites”
Words that rhyme with Jordanian
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Questions about saying Jordanian
How do you pronounce Jordanian?
Say jor-DAY-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɔrˈdeɪniən/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɔːˈdeɪniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jordanian?
Jordanian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: jor · DAY · nee · un.
Is Jordanian 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 /ˌdʒɔːˈdeɪniən/ (jaw-DAY-nee-un).