How to Pronounce "owing to"
expression
ˈoʊɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
OH-ing too, OH-ing tuh, OH-ing ti
ˈəʊɪŋ/ /tˈuː
OH-ing TOO
Definition
A formal way to say 'because of' or 'due to', used to explain the reason for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ˈəʊɪŋ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ing too, OH-ing tuh, OH-ing ti
UK
OH-ing TOO
Listen in Context
The game was canceled owing to rain.
The flight was delayed owing to bad weather.
Many stores closed early owing to the holiday.
Owing to his experience, he got the job easily.