Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

marching orders

/ˈmɑɹtʃɪŋˌɔɹɾɹ̩z/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.77 in modern English

Syllables
march-ing orders
IPA
/ˈmɑɹtʃɪŋˌɔɹɾɹ̩z/
23
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
2
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Instructions for action.

noun

A dismissal: an instruction to leave.

British usage

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈmɑɹtʃɪŋˌɔɹɾɹ̩z/

Usage

Phrases

get one's marching orders

Synonyms

walking papers walking ticket

Questions

How do you pronounce marching orders?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɑɹtʃɪŋˌɔɹɾɹ̩z/.
What does marching orders mean?
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