How to pronounce ordinate
Say it like OR-dih-nut. Ordinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- dih
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordinate 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.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ordinate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-dih-nut.
What does ordinate mean?
- The second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.“The point (3,2) has 3 as its abscissa and 2 as its ordinate.”
- The vertical line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the ordinate (sense above) is shown.
- To align a series of objects.
- To ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop.
- To subject to the mathematical operation of ordination.
- Observant of order, keeping within set limits; moderate, temperate
- Arranged regularly in a row or rows.
Questions about saying ordinate
How do you pronounce ordinate?
Say OR-dih-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrdɪnət/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdɪnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordinate?
Ordinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · dih · nut.
Is ordinate 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 /ˈɔːdɪnət/ (AW-dih-nut).