How to pronounce ordinand
Say it like OR-dih-nand. Ordinand has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- dih
- nand
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordinand 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nandKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ordinand
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-dih-nand.
What does ordinand mean?
- A candidate for ordination.
Where does ordinand come from?
From Latin ordinandus (“(the one) to be ordained”).
Questions about saying ordinand
How do you pronounce ordinand?
Say OR-dih-nand. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrdɪnænd/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdɪnænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordinand?
Ordinand has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · dih · nand.
Is ordinand 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 /ˈɔːdɪnænd/ (AW-dih-nand).