How to pronounce orders
Say it like OR-derz. Orders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrdɚz/OR-derz
UK British/ˈɔːdəz/AW-duz
- OR
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of orders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-duz.
What does orders mean?
noun
- plural of order How to pronounce order
- third-person singular simple present indicative of order How to pronounce order
Questions about saying orders
How do you pronounce orders?
Say OR-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrdɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orders?
Orders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · derz.
Is orders 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 /ˈɔːdəz/ (AW-duz).