To pronounce "orneriness", say ORN-er-in-ess — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
orneriness
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ORN-er-in-ess
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"orneriness" has 4 syllables: orn-er-in-ess.
"Orneriness" has 4 syllables: orn · er · in · ess.
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