How to pronounce owners
Say it like OH-nerz. Owners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce owners. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OH
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Owners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of owners
- 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-nuz.
What does owners mean?
- plural of owner How to pronounce owner
Words that sound like owners
- owner's
Questions about saying owners
How do you pronounce owners?
Say OH-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in owners?
Owners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · nerz.
Is owners 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 /ˈəʊnəz/ (OH-nuz).
What words sound the same as owners?
Owners sounds the same as owner's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.