How to Pronounce "orneriest"
word
ˈɔɹnɝi
AWR-ner-ee
ˈɔːnəɹi
AW-nuh-ree
Definition
The superlative form of 'ornery': very stubborn, bad-tempered, or difficult to deal with.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɹnɝi
British English
ˈɔːnəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWR-ner-ee
UK
AW-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
He's the orneriest kid in the class.
This donkey is the orneriest I've ever seen.
Grandpa says his old dog was the orneriest animal in town.
Out of all my siblings, Lisa is definitely the orneriest.