How to Pronounce "ordinary"
word
/ˈɔɹdəˌnɛɹi/
OR-duh-nair-ee
/ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/
AW-di-nuh-ree
Definition
Something ordinary is normal, common, or not special in any surprising way. It describes people, things, or events that seem usual in everyday life.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɔɹdəˌnɛɹi/
British English
/ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OR-duh-nair-ee
UK
AW-di-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
It was just an ordinary day at school.
She lives in an ordinary house near the park.
These are ordinary people with normal jobs.
At first it looked ordinary, but then we noticed the hidden door.