How to pronounce ordeals
Say it like or-DEELZ. Ordeals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEELZ).
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US American/ɔrˈdilz/or-DEELZ
UK British/ɔːˈdiːlz/aw-DEELZ
- or
- DEELZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordeals 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.
- DEELZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ordeals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-DEELZ.
What does ordeals mean?
noun
- plural of ordeal How to pronounce ordeal
Questions about saying ordeals
How do you pronounce ordeals?
Say or-DEELZ. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈdilz/. In British English it is /ɔːˈdiːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordeals?
Ordeals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEELZ). Broken into parts: or · DEELZ.
Is ordeals 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 /ɔːˈdiːlz/ (aw-DEELZ).