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What is the unstressed vowel in ordinary?

The unstressed vowel in "ordinary" is the "i" in the first syllable.

Here's why:

* Stress: The word "ordinary" has the stress on the second syllable ("orDI-nary").

* Unstressed Vowels: Unstressed vowels often have a reduced pronunciation, sounding like a schwa sound (ə).

* "i" in "ordinary": The "i" in the first syllable is unstressed and typically sounds like a schwa.

Therefore, the unstressed vowel in "ordinary" is the "i".

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