extry
Extra, said with the mountain -y ending.
Also called extra.
Updated September 21, 2026
extry pronunciation
/EKS-tree/
Meaning
Means additional, same as extra. In Appalachian and rural Southern speech the final "a" often turns into a "y" sound, so extra comes out extry (like soda becomes sody and opera becomes opry). Sometimes it also carries a compliment: that pie was extry good. Mostly, though, it is just how folks say they need a little more.
How folks use it
- “The soup needs an extry pinch of salt.”
- “Grab an extry jug of water for the truck.”
Origin and etymology
Appalachian English often raises final unstressed "a" to a "y" sound. Linguists note pairs like extry/extra, sody/soda, and Grand Ole Opry from opera. Encyclopedia of Appalachia and Smoky Mountain dialect notes treat it as colonial American speech that stuck in the mountains, not a brand-new slang invention.
Frequently asked questions
Is extry a different word from extra?
No. Same word, different sound. Write extry when you want the country pronunciation on the page.