How to pronounce ownership
Say it like OH-ner-ship. Ownership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ner
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ownership 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.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ownership
- 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-ship.
What does ownership mean?
- the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
- the act of having and controlling property
- the state or fact of being an owner
Where does ownership come from?
From owner + -ship.
Questions about saying ownership
How do you pronounce ownership?
Say OH-ner-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊnɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈəʊnəˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ownership?
Ownership has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ner · ship.
Is ownership 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 /ˈəʊnəˌʃɪp/ (OH-nuh-ship).