How to pronounce ordainable
Say it like or-DAY-nuh-bul. Ordainable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- or
- DAY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordainable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ordainable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-DAY-nuh-bul.
What does ordainable mean?
- Capable of being ordained; worthy to be ordained or appointed.
Where does ordainable come from?
From ordain + -able.
Words that rhyme with ordainable
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Questions about saying ordainable
How do you pronounce ordainable?
Say or-DAY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈdeɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /ɔːˈdeɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordainable?
Ordainable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: or · DAY · nuh · bul.
Is ordainable 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 /ɔːˈdeɪnəbəl/ (aw-DAY-nuh-bul).