How to pronounce ordering
Say it like OR-duh-ring. Ordering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordering 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ordering
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-duh-ring.
What does ordering mean?
- logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements“we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation”
- the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement“there were mistakes in the ordering of items on the list”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ordering
How do you pronounce ordering?
Say OR-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrdərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordering?
Ordering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · duh · ring.
Is ordering 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 /ˈɔːdərɪŋ/ (AW-duh-ring).