How to pronounce ordaining
Say it like or-DAY-ning. Ordaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- or
- DAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordaining 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ordaining
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-DAY-ning.
What does ordaining mean?
- present participle and gerund of ordain How to pronounce ordain
Words that rhyme with ordaining
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Questions about saying ordaining
How do you pronounce ordaining?
Say or-DAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈdeɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɔːˈdeɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordaining?
Ordaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: or · DAY · ning.
Is ordaining 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 /ɔːˈdeɪnɪŋ/ (aw-DAY-ning).