How to Pronounce Inordinate

To pronounce "inordinate", say IN-ord-in-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈɔːdɪnɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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10

Letters

/ɪnˈɔːdɪnɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inordinate”

"inordinate" has 5 syllables: in-ord-in-at-e. It rhymes with subordinate and coordinate, if that helps it stick.

What does inordinate mean?

adjective

  1. Excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude; extreme.

Words that rhyme with inordinate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

subordinatecoordinateinsubordinateordinate

Related words

undueexcessiveimmoderateunreasonableexorbitantexaggeratedexcessoverkill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inordinate"?▾

"Inordinate" has 5 syllables: in · ord · in · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "inordinate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inordinate" is /ɪnˈɔːdɪnɪt/.

What does "inordinate" mean?▾

Inordinate: Excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude; extreme.

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