To pronounce "own", say OWN — one syllable, IPA /ˈəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈəʊn/
IPA
"own" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: oanh — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“When we move into the new house, the kids will each have their own bedroom.”
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"Own" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "own" is /ˈəʊn/.
Own: Belonging to; possessed; proper to. Often marks a possessive determiner as reflexive, referring back to the subject of the clause or sentence.
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