How to pronounce orderliness
Say it like OR-der-lee-nus. Orderliness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- der
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orderliness 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orderliness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-duh-lih-nus.
What does orderliness mean?
- The fact of having a regular, proper and systematic arrangement.
- Orderly behavior.
Where does orderliness come from?
From orderly + -ness.
Questions about saying orderliness
How do you pronounce orderliness?
Say OR-der-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrdɚlinəs/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdəlɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orderliness?
Orderliness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · der · lee · nus.
Is orderliness 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 /ˈɔːdəlɪnəs/ (AW-duh-lih-nus).