How to pronounce ordained
Say it like or-DAYND. Ordained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYND).
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- or
- DAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordained 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.
- DAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ordained
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-DAYND.
What does ordained mean?
- Established by authority.
- Admitted to the ministry of the church.“There was much pomp at the ceremony that made him an ordained minister.”
- simple past and past participle of ordain How to pronounce ordain
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Words that rhyme with ordained
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Questions about saying ordained
How do you pronounce ordained?
Say or-DAYND. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈdeɪnd/. In British English it is /ɔːˈdeɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordained?
Ordained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYND). Broken into parts: or · DAYND.
Is ordained 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 /ɔːˈdeɪnd/ (aw-DAYND).