How do you pronounce "owner"?

In American English: /ˈoʊnɝ/ (OHN-ur). In British English: /ˈəʊnə/ (OHN-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊnɝ/ (OHN-ur). In Australian English: /ˈəʊnə/ (OHN-uh).

Is "owner" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊnɝ/ (OHN-ur), while in British English it's /ˈəʊnə/ (OHN-uh).

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owner

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/ˈoʊnɝ/

OHN-ur

Syllable Breakdown

oʊnown·ɝer

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