How to pronounce Owensboro
Say it like OH-unz-buh-roh. Owensboro has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- unz
- buh
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Owensboro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Owensboro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-unz-buh-roh.
What does Owensboro mean?
- a town in northwestern Kentucky on the Ohio River; a tobacco market
Questions about saying Owensboro
How do you pronounce Owensboro?
Say OH-unz-buh-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊənzbəroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊənzbərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Owensboro?
Owensboro has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · unz · buh · roh.
Is Owensboro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊənzbərəʊ/ (OH-unz-buh-roh).