How to pronounce ordered
Say it like OR-derd. Ordered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrdɚd/OR-derd
UK British/ˈɔːdəd/AW-dud
- OR
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordered 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.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ordered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-dud.
What does ordered mean?
adjective
- having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule“an ordered sequence”
- disposed or placed in a particular kind of order“the carefully arranged chessmen”“haphazardly arranged interlobular septa”
- marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts“a coherent argument”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying ordered
How do you pronounce ordered?
Say OR-derd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrdɚd/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordered?
Ordered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · derd.
Is ordered 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 /ˈɔːdəd/ (AW-dud).