is it ore-gan with the 'r' pronouced or ore-gan as in 'iron-ore'
i have a lil argument with my mate bout this, need confirmation cheers
2007-10-01 11:31:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If you mean the state Oregon, either is correct:
Or·e·gon [awr-i-guhn, ‑gon, or-]
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=oregon
Awr-i-gun is preferred.
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Bruce
2007-10-01 11:36:52 · answer #1 · answered by Bruce 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-06 23:44:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's the state Oregon, it's usually pronounced
"ORE uh gun."
2007-10-01 12:08:27 · answer #3 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the R here in Scotland.
2007-10-01 11:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by john m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or-ree-gone
2007-10-01 16:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is spelt "Oregon" but pronounced "mangrove-throat-warbler"
2007-10-01 11:40:45 · answer #6 · answered by Phil McCracken 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you mean the pronunciation of Oregon
2007-10-01 11:39:17 · answer #7 · answered by Eddie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a surname, probably oh-reegan.
2007-10-01 11:36:03 · answer #8 · answered by monsewer icks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pronounce it? Try spelling it first! ;-)=
2007-10-01 11:39:34 · answer #9 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would pronounce it with the 'r'!
2007-10-01 11:33:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋