How to Pronounce Order

To pronounce "order", say ORD-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɔːdə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɔːdə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “order”

"order" has 2 syllables: ord-er. It rhymes with border and disorder, if that helps it stick.

What does order mean?

noun

  1. Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
  2. A position in an arrangement, disposition, or sequence.

verb

  1. To set in some sort of order.
  2. To arrange, set in proper order.

Synonyms

ranksortcommand

Antonyms

chaos

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Words that rhyme with order

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borderdisorderrecordercamcorderreordercrossborder

Related words

arrangeorderlinessputratetelldictategovernregulate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "order"?▾

"Order" has 2 syllables: ord · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "order"?▾

The IPA transcription of "order" is /ˈɔːdə/.

What does "order" mean?▾

Order: Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.

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