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Hillbilly Dude Says...
This is how 'everyday' is pronounced pretty much universally. Everday. 
Hillbilly Dude Says...
This is how 'everyday' is pronounced pretty much universally. Everday. 

Pronunciation

[EV-er-day]

Meaning & Usage

- Ordinary, common (adjective)

Elmer:
Just my everday work boots - nothin’ fancy.
Estel:
They get the job done.

- Happening daily (adverbial use)

Elmer:
We feed the chickens everday.
Estel:
And they still act like it’s a surprise.
variations: everyday, ev'ryday, ever-day
★ In casual mountain speech, "everday" often pulls double duty - describing both frequency and familiarity. ★

Origin and Etymology

Derived from "everyday," but with the dropped syllable common in rural American English pronunciation. The clipped form likely persisted because it’s faster and rolls off the tongue in conversation.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of context - "everday" can mean something happens daily, but just as often it’s used to mean something is plain or unremarkable.

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Common Questions

Is "everday" a misspelling?
Technically yes, but it reflects the way many speakers actually pronounce the word.
Does it always mean "daily"?
No - it can also mean "ordinary" depending on the sentence.
Is it only Appalachian?
No, but the clipped pronunciation is especially common in the South and Appalachia.

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