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order
Definition:
(nou) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed (nou) a degree in a continuum of size or quantity (nou) established customary state (especially of society) (nou) logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements (nou) a condition of regular or proper arrangement (nou) a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) (nou) a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities (nou) a formal association of people with similar interests (nou) a body of rules followed by an assembly (nou) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy (nou) a group of person living under a religious rule (nou) taxonomic group containing one or more families (nou) a request for something to be made, supplied, or served (nou) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans (nou) the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɔːdə
Examples:
On the judge's order, the handler commands the dog to fetch.
She is resolved to follow the order.
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Common mistakes of order pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "or-DER". The correct stress is on the first syllable, as in US/UK: /ˈɔrdər/ or /ˈɔːdə/. Tip: Practice emphasizing "or" to master the pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in "order" can be tricky. Some may pronounce it with a short "o" sound, like "o" in "hot". The correct sound is a longer "or" as in /ɔr/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference.
- Dropping the "r": In some accents, the "r" in "order" may be softened or omitted, sounding like "awdah". This is incorrect in standard American and British English. Tip: Focus on pronouncing the "r" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might shorten the second syllable, saying "ord" instead of "der". The second syllable should have a schwa sound, pronounced as /ər/ in US English. Tip: Practice saying the full "der" to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Learners may pronounce "order" with an exaggerated "d", making it sound like "or-der". The "d" should be soft and not overly stressed. Tip: Keep the "d" subtle to achieve a smoother pronunciation.