How to pronounce owning
Say it like OH-ning. Owning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Owning 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of owning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-ning.
What does owning mean?
- present participle and gerund of own How to pronounce own
Words that rhyme with owning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of owning.
Questions about saying owning
How do you pronounce owning?
Say OH-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in owning?
Owning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ning.
Is owning 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 /ˈəʊnɪŋ/ (OH-ning).