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Words with Root “own” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “own”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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own From Old English *āgen* meaning 'to possess'
public ownership
4 syllables16 letters
pub·lic own·er·ship
[ˈpʌblɪk ˈoʊnərʃɪp]
noun
The phrase *public ownership* consists of two words, 'public' and 'ownership', divided into three syllables: pub-lic own-er-ship. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each word. It refers to the state of being owned by the public.