How to Pronounce Owing

To pronounce "owing", say OW-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊ.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈəʊ.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “owing”

"owing" has 2 syllables: ow-ing. It rhymes with knowing and showing, if that helps it stick.

What does owing mean?

verb

  1. To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone.
  2. To have debt; to be in debt.

adjective

  1. Still to be paid; owed as a debt.

    “These seven subscriptions remain owing.”

Words that rhyme with owing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

knowingshowinglowingbowingsowingrowingtowingsewinghoeingtoeingboeinggoing

Related words

dueoutstandingunpaidundischargedindebtedpayablepayingdebtor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "owing"?▾

"Owing" has 2 syllables: ow · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "owing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "owing" is /ˈəʊ.ɪŋ/.

What does "owing" mean?▾

Owing: To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone.

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