How to Pronounce Orderly

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɔːdəli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “orderly”

"orderly" has 2 syllables: ord-erly. It rhymes with disorderly, if that helps it stick.

What does orderly mean?

noun

  1. A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
  2. A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.

adjective

  1. Neat and tidy; possessing order.

    “He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place.”

  2. Methodical or systematic.

    “We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules.”

adverb

  1. According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly way.
  2. In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.

Synonyms

regulartrimwell-keptmethodicallysystematically

Words that rhyme with orderly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disorderly

Related words

orderedtidyconsistentlogicalcoherentorganizedlawfulpeaceful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "orderly"?▾

"Orderly" has 2 syllables: ord · erly.

What is the IPA transcription of "orderly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "orderly" is /ˈɔːdəli/.

What does "orderly" mean?▾

Orderly: A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.

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