How to Pronounce Owner

To pronounce "owner", say OWN-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊnə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈəʊnə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “owner”

"owner" has 2 syllables: own-er. It rhymes with moaner and groaner, if that helps it stick.

What does owner mean?

noun

  1. One who owns something.

    “The police recovered the stolen car and returned it to its owner.”

  2. The captain of a ship.

Synonyms

possessorproprietor

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Words that rhyme with owner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moanergroanerdonorbonerlonerloanerkronorlandownerstonerhomeownershipowner

Related words

proprietorpossessorproprietorshippropertyownershippossessionproprietaryoccupant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "owner"?▾

"Owner" has 2 syllables: own · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "owner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "owner" is /ˈəʊnə/.

What does "owner" mean?▾

Owner: One who owns something.

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