How to pronounce ordinarily
Say it like or-duh-NER-uh-lee. Ordinarily has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER).
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- or
- duh
- NER
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordinarily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ordinarily
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-dih-NAR-ih-lee.
What does ordinarily mean?
- Usually or as a general rule; commonly.“Ordinarily I go to the match on a Saturday.”
- In the usual manner; unexceptionally.“The man was ordinarily dressed.”
Where does ordinarily come from?
From ordinary + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with ordinarily
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Questions about saying ordinarily
How do you pronounce ordinarily?
Say or-duh-NER-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrdəˈnɛrəli/. In British English it is /ɔːdɪˈnærɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordinarily?
Ordinarily has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER). Broken into parts: or · duh · NER · uh · lee.
Is ordinarily 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 /ɔːdɪˈnærɪli/ (aw-dih-NAR-ih-lee).