How do you pronounce "ornery"?

In American English: /ˈɔrnɝi/ (AWRN-ur-ee). In British English: /ˈɔːnəɹi/ (AWN-uhr-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈɔrnɝi/ (AWRN-ur-ee). In Australian English: /ˈɔːnəɹi/ (AWN-uhr-ee).

Is "ornery" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔrnɝi/ (AWRN-ur-ee), while in British English it's /ˈɔːnəɹi/ (AWN-uhr-ee).

How to Pronounce "ornery"

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ornery

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/ˈɔrnɝi/

AWRN-ur-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ɔrno·ɝrn·iery

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