How to Pronounce Ordained

To pronounce "ordained", say ORD-ain-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɔːˈdeɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɔːˈdeɪnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ordained”

"ordained" has 3 syllables: ord-ain-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does ordained mean?

verb

  1. To prearrange unalterably.
  2. To decree.

adjective

  1. Established by authority.
  2. Admitted to the ministry of the church.

    “There was much pomp at the ceremony that made him an ordained minister.”

Synonyms

foresay

Words that rhyme with ordained

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrainedconstrainedstrainedascertainedunrestrainedexplainedobtaineddrainedattainedunconstrainedingrainedfeigned

Related words

consecratededicatedappointedsettledconsecrateddecreedprescribedarranged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ordained"?▾

"Ordained" has 3 syllables: ord · ain · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "ordained"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ordained" is /ɔːˈdeɪnd/.

What does "ordained" mean?▾

Ordained: To prearrange unalterably.

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