How to pronounce ownable
Say it like OH-nuh-bul. Ownable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊnəbəl/OH-nuh-bul
UK British/ˈəʊnəbəl/OH-nuh-bul
- OH
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ownable 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ownable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-nuh-bul.
What does ownable mean?
adjective
- Capable of being owned“an ownable commodity”
- Something that can be owned; a commodity or item of property.
Where does ownable come from?
From own + -able.
Questions about saying ownable
How do you pronounce ownable?
Say OH-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈəʊnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ownable?
Ownable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · nuh · bul.
Is ownable 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 /ˈəʊnəbəl/ (OH-nuh-bul).