How to pronounce owner
Say it like OH-ner. Owner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Owner 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of owner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-nuh.
What does owner mean?
- (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business“he is the owner of a chain of restaurants”
- a person who owns something“they are searching for the owner of the car”“who is the owner of that friendly smile?”
Where does owner come from?
Inherited from Middle English ouner, from Old English āgnere.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with owner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of owner.
Questions about saying owner
How do you pronounce owner?
Say OH-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in owner?
Owner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ner.
Is owner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈəʊnə/ (OH-nuh).