How to Pronounce Owning

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈəʊnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “owning”

"owning" has 2 syllables: own-ing.

What does owning mean?

verb

  1. To have rightful possession of (property, goods or capital); to have legal title to.

    “I own this car.”

  2. To have recognized political sovereignty over a place, territory, as distinct from the ordinary connotation of property ownership.

    “The United States owns Point Roberts by the terms of the Treaty of Oregon.”

verb

  1. To grant; give.
  2. To admit, concede, grant, allow, acknowledge, confess; not to deny.

Synonyms

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Related words

personalhavepossessainacquiringacquisitionclaiminghaving

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "owning"?▾

"Owning" has 2 syllables: own · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "owning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "owning" is /ˈəʊnɪŋ/.

What does "owning" mean?▾

Owning: To have rightful possession of (property, goods or capital); to have legal title to.

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