ikol Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Up until several months ago, I didn't realize that the word pronounced "awnry" is the same as the one spelled "ornery." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Up until several months ago, I didn't realize that the word pronounced "awnry" is the same as the one spelled "ornery." R Kansas speak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marino13 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 My wife has a cute phrase that she uses frequently and always butchers. She says "not now, I'm too tired" and I'm pretty sure she means "right now I'm in the mood, tiger". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikol Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 R Kansas speak We have nothing to do with Kansas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Arkie? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Up until several months ago, I didn't realize that the word pronounced "awnry" is the same as the one spelled "ornery." YES!!! i'm not the only one that thought this! i caught pure hell from some editors because i had no clue how spell/pronounce that word properly. they said i put a french twist on it as if i were saying henri (in french). i can't believe i just admitted that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Just heard one in the hall.... "on accident" UGH! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Up until several months ago, I didn't realize that the word pronounced "awnry" is the same as the one spelled "ornery."See, but it's not pronounced "awnry." It's pronounced aw-NEH-ree. People mis-pronounce this word all the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 See, but it's not pronounced "awnry." It's pronounced aw-NEH-ree. People mis-pronounce this word all the time. Depends on where you live - Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 See, but it's not pronounced "awnry." It's pronounced aw-NEH-ree. People mis-pronounce this word all the time.I think it's or-neh-ree Edit: from the dictionary: or Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 That's how I pronounce it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I think it's or-neh-ree Edit: from the dictionary: or Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 "Henri". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I think it's or-neh-reeEdit: from the dictionary: or Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 But there is a correct way to pronounce a word. I understand regional dialect and all that. Because someone pronounces "ask" as "ax" doesn't mean it's correct, though. Pronouncing "aunt" as "ant" is a good example. I grew up calling all those ladies "aunt" but notice that most people outside of New England pronounce it "ant." And I hear "ornery" used pretty frequently. Just incorrectly pronounced. ed. Not trying to be the turd in the punchbowl, but the thread allows for I think. Also, etymology/words/dialects/etc. have always fascinated me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 And I here "ornery" used pretty frequently. Just incorrectly pronounced. Caught you!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I've been told that I pronounce straight wrong. I say it with a long i instead of a long a. No one told me that I pronounced wrong until I was 25 or so and my mom told me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Caught you!!!Damn it!ed. What are you talking about?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Regarding the east coast reference, most of my cousins say "ant" but I have always said "aunt". I have two "auntie"s too. I guess even as a toddler correct pronunciation was important to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
So Long Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I admit, I do say a few things "wrong" For instance: Crayon: Cran Klondike bar: Klodite bar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I've always had trouble saying" Kitty litter." It ends up blending into "killir." I'm glad I have very little need in my life to have to use those words often. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 We say some things wrong on purpose because our kids or someone else pronounced it wrong and we thought it was funny. Growing up, we called water "wagen" and cookies "dutens" because that's how my sister pronounced them. She's deaf in one ear and had speech problems. We call the remote control the "motma cotrol" because that's what my nephew called it when he was little. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Klondike bar: Klodite bar OK, I'll admit that I can't break the habit of saying "Fudg-icle" instead of "Fudgsicle". I think it's only because "Fudgsicle" is next to impossible to pronounce. Like "edited it". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrs. browning Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Has anyone ever fell on their shoulder and "tore their Rotor Cup"? I have!!! I tore my rotory cup and busted my ebow. It hurted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 "Girl" cheese sandwich, anyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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