How to Pronounce "ornery"
word
ˈɔɹnɝi
OR-nur-ee
ˈɔːnəɹi
AW-nuh-ree
Definition
Describes someone who is often easily annoyed, stubborn, or difficult to get along with.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɹnɝi
British English
ˈɔːnəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OR-nur-ee
UK
AW-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The ornery cat scratched everyone who tried to pet it.
My little brother is always ornery in the morning.
That ornery cow won't move from the road.
Grandpa gets a bit ornery when he misses his afternoon nap.