How to Pronounce "ordain"
word
ɔɹˈdeɪn
or-DAYN
ɔːdˈeɪn
aw-DAYN
Definition
To officially make someone a priest or religious leader; also, to formally order or decide something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɔɹˈdeɪn
British English
ɔːdˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
or-DAYN
UK
aw-DAYN
Listen in Context
The church will ordain three new priests this year.
He was ordained as a minister last Sunday.
The king ordained that a feast should be held.
It was always her dream to be ordained as a priest.