How to pronounce owie
Say it like OW-wee. Owie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- wee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Owie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- weeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of owie
American and British speakers say owie in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊwi/ in the US and /ˈaʊwi/ in the UK.
British respelling: OW-wee.
What does owie mean?
- Synonym of ow.
- A painful but minor injury.
Where does owie come from?
From ow + -ie (suffix forming colloquialisms).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying owie
How do you pronounce owie?
Say OW-wee. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊwi/. In British English it is /ˈaʊwi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in owie?
Owie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · wee.
Do Americans and Brits say owie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊwi/ and the British form is /ˈaʊwi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.