How to pronounce ordure
Say it like OR-joor. Ordure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- joor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordure 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.
- joorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of ordure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-dyoor.
What does ordure mean?
- Dung, excrement.
- Dirt, filth.
- Something regarded as contaminating or perverting the morals; obscene material.
Where does ordure come from?
From Middle English ordure, ordure, borrowed from Middle French ordure and Anglo-Norman ordure, ordeur(e), ordor(e), ordour from Old French ordure (“dirt, filth, refuse; dung, excrement; moral filth”) (modern French ordure), from ord (“filt
Questions about saying ordure
How do you pronounce ordure?
Say OR-joor. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrdʒʊr/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordure?
Ordure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · joor.
Is ordure 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 /ˈɔːdjʊə/ (AW-dyoor).