How to pronounce owing
Say it like OH-ing. Owing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Owing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of owing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-ing.
What does owing mean?
- owed as a debt“outstanding bills”“the amount still owed”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with owing
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Questions about saying owing
How do you pronounce owing?
Say OH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in owing?
Owing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ing.
Is owing 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 /ˈəʊɪŋ/ (OH-ing).