How to pronounce ordoliberal
Say it like or-doh-LIB-uh-rul. Ordoliberal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIB).
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- or
- doh
- LIB
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordoliberal 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.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ordoliberal
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: aw-doh-LIB-rul.
What does ordoliberal mean?
- A proponent of the theories and ideals of ordoliberalism (“a political philosophy that emphasizes the desirability of the government establishing rules to maximize the potential of the free market to produce results”).
- Of or relating to ordoliberalism.
Where does ordoliberal come from?
Probably a back-formation from ordoliberalism, borrowed from German Ordoliberalismus (coined in 1950 by the German economist Hero Moeller (1892–1974)), from ORDO (the name of a journal, the full title of which is ORDO, Jahrbuch für die Ord
Words that rhyme with ordoliberal
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Questions about saying ordoliberal
How do you pronounce ordoliberal?
Say or-doh-LIB-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrdoʊˈlɪbərəl/. In British English it is /ˌɔːdəʊˈlɪbrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordoliberal?
Ordoliberal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIB). Broken into parts: or · doh · LIB · uh · rul.
Is ordoliberal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌɔːdəʊˈlɪbrəl/ (aw-doh-LIB-rul).