How to pronounce ordurous
Say it like OR-juu-rus. Ordurous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- juu
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ordurous 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.
- juuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ordurous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-juu-rus.
What does ordurous mean?
- Filthy; revolting.
- Pertaining to or consisting of ordure (dung).
Where does ordurous come from?
From ordure + -ous.
Questions about saying ordurous
How do you pronounce ordurous?
Say OR-juu-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrdʒʊrəs/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdʒʊrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ordurous?
Ordurous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · juu · rus.
Is ordurous 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 /ˈɔːdʒʊrəs/ (AW-juu-rus).