How to Pronounce Ordinarily

To pronounce "ordinarily", say ORD-in-ar-ily — 4 syllables, IPA /ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ordinarily”

"ordinarily" has 4 syllables: ord-in-ar-ily. It rhymes with arbitrarily and warily, if that helps it stick.

What does ordinarily mean?

adverb

In accordance with normal custom or routine; as a matter of established occurrence.
Usually or as a general rule; commonly.
“Ordinarily I go to the match on a Saturday.”

Synonyms

conventionally customarily traditionally ordinarily routinely commonly most of the time

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Words that rhyme with ordinarily

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arbitrarily warily wearily primarily customarily extraordinarily necessarily temporarily merrily unnecessarily voluntarily momentarily

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ordinarily"?▾

"Ordinarily" has 4 syllables: ord · in · ar · ily.

What is the IPA transcription of "ordinarily"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ordinarily" is /ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli/.

What does "ordinarily" mean?▾

Ordinarily: In accordance with normal custom or routine; as a matter of established occurrence.

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