How to pronounce owndom
Say it like OHN-dum. Owndom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHN).
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- OHN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Owndom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of owndom
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHN-dum.
What does owndom mean?
- Property.
- Personal belongings; possessions.
- A characteristic; quality; attribute; trait.
Where does owndom come from?
From own + -dom, a calque of German Eigentum (“property”), from eigen (“own”) + -tum (“-dom”).
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Questions about saying owndom
How do you pronounce owndom?
Say OHN-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊndəm/. In British English it is /ˈəʊndəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in owndom?
Owndom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHN). Broken into parts: OHN · dum.
Is owndom 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 /ˈəʊndəm/ (OHN-dum).