How to pronounce ordonnance
Say it like OR-duh-nuns. Ordonnance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- duh
- nuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordonnance 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 "o" in go.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ordonnance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-duh-nuns.
What does ordonnance mean?
- The disposition of the parts of any composition with regard to one another and the whole.
Where does ordonnance come from?
Borrowed from French ordonnance.
Questions about saying ordonnance
How do you pronounce ordonnance?
Say OR-duh-nuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊrdənəns/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdənəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordonnance?
Ordonnance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · duh · nuns.
Is ordonnance 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 /ˈɔːdənəns/ (AW-duh-nuns).