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How to pronounce:
own
Phonetic Transcription:
əʊn
Examples:
People have their own subjectivity.
He is able to hold his own in conversation with the wily Smaug.
Do people have their own verity
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Common mistakes of own pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "own" as /oʊn/ instead of the correct /oʊn/ in US English and /əʊn/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound followed by the nasal "n".
- Overemphasizing the "w": Many people mistakenly pronounce "own" with a strong "w" sound, like "wown". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Remember that the "w" in "own" is silent; just say "o" followed by "n".
- Confusing with "one": Learners often mix up "own" with "one", pronouncing both similarly. "One" is pronounced /wʌn/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice saying "own" without the "w" sound to distinguish it clearly.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some individuals mistakenly pronounce "own" as if it has two syllables, like "ow-en". This is incorrect. Tip: Keep "own" as a single syllable, pronounced as /oʊn/ (US) or /əʊn/ (UK).
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners stress the wrong syllable, making "own" sound unnatural. The word is a single-syllable word, so stress is not applicable. Tip: Focus on the clarity of the vowel sound without added stress.