How Many Syllables Are in Owing

The word Owing has three syllables: ow-ing.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Owing

Owing means to have a debt or be obligated to pay someone or something.

How should Owing divide into syllables

There are 2 syllables in the word 'owing'. The first syllable 'ow' has a vowel 'o' and a consonant 'w'. The second syllable 'ing' has a vowel 'i' and two consonants 'n' and 'g'.

Part of Speech - Owing

I am owing my friend $5.

Sentences with Owing

• I am owing my friend $5.
• He is owing the bank a large sum of money.
• The company is owing their customers a refund.
• She is owing her friend a favor.
• I am not owing anyone any money.

Quotes with Owing

• 'The man who is owed favors is the one in the debtor's position.' - Napoleon Bonaparte
• 'Never spend your money before you have earned it.' - Thomas Jefferson
• 'The debtor is slave to the lender.' - Proverbs 22:7
• 'Owing to the pandemic, we have had to change our plans.' - Unknown

Number of characters in Owing

5 ( o, w, i, n, g )

Unique letters in Owing

5 ( o, w, i, n, g )

Owing Backwards

gniwo

How to Pronounce Owing

IPA (International): ˈəʊɪŋ

ARA (American): ˈoɪŋ

EPA (English): ˈəʊɪŋ

OW-IH-NG