How to pronounce order
Say it like OR-der. Order has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɔrdɚ/OR-der
UK British/ˈɔːdə/AW-duh
- OR
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Order pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of order
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-duh.
What does order mean?
noun
- (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed“the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London”
- a degree in a continuum of size or quantity“it was on the order of a mile”“an explosion of a low order of magnitude”
- established customary state (especially of society)“order ruled in the streets”“law and order”
- give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority“I said to him to go home”“She ordered him to do the shopping”
- make a request for something“Order me some flowers”“order a work stoppage”
- issue commands or orders for
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with order
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of order.
Questions about saying order
How do you pronounce order?
Say OR-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in order?
Order has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · der.
Is order 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 /ˈɔːdə/ (AW-duh).