Why is the word “ornery” pronounced like “awnry”? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Don't miss out! Share your answer in the box below for a chance to win a data recharge on any network of your choice! Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Comments Lily RoseMay 19, 2025 at 8:53 PMThe pronunciation of "ornery" as "awnry" comes from regional dialects and the natural evolution of speech, where "ordinary" was shortened and altered over time, especially in informal speech.ReplyDeleteRepliesReplyAdd commentLoad more... Post a Comment
The pronunciation of "ornery" as "awnry" comes from regional dialects and the natural evolution of speech, where "ordinary" was shortened and altered over time, especially in informal speech.
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