DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
ordeal
/ɔr'dil/ · ɔrdil
Ordeal has 2 syllables: or · deal.
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noun. A primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence.
noun. A severe or trying experience.
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