How to pronounce owings
Say it like OH-ingz. Owings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊɪŋz/OH-ingz
UK British/ˈəʊɪŋz/OH-ingz
- OH
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Owings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of owings
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-ingz.
What does owings mean?
noun
- That which is owed; debt.
Questions about saying owings
How do you pronounce owings?
Say OH-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in owings?
Owings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ingz.
Is owings 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 /ˈəʊɪŋz/ (OH-ingz).